Tag Archives: whaling

Martha’s Vineyard, Deaf People, and a Shared Sign Language

Posted on January 12, 2014 by | 17 comments

An old sea shanty encapsulates some of the pains and pleasures of Arctic whaling Continue reading →

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Rolling Down to Old Maui – From Snow to Sun

Posted on December 26, 2013 by | 4 comments

Traveling from sunny California to snowy Delaware, I discovered an old song about Arctic whaling and sailing: Continue reading →

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Posted in Fish, History

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