Edited by B. C. Busch, these memoirs of Captain Fuller (1839-1920), who specialized in hunting sea elephants for oil, principally at Heard and Kerguelen "Desolation" Islands in the Indian Ocean. 348 pages including explanatory notes, DJ in mylar sleeve. Volume IX in the American Maritime Library.; 6 1/4 x 9 1/4 " dj rubbed.

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Title

Master of Desolation The Reminiscences of Capt. Joseph J. Fuller

Publisher

Mystic Seaport Museum, Mystic CT

Publication Date

1980

Language

English

ISBN 10

0913372218

ISBN 13

9780913372210

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

First Edition.

Condition

fine

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very good

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Maritime

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Physical description: xxxi, 349 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. Subject: Fuller, Joseph J. 1839-1920. Whalers (Persons) United States ; Biography. Whaling Kerguelen Islands. Sealing Kerguelen Islands. Southern elephant seal.

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