About “A Whale for the Killing”
In the 1960s, Farley Mowat was living in the fishing community of Burgeo on the southwest coast of Newfoundland. When an 80-ton fin whale became trapped in a nearby saltwater lagoon, Mowat observed her struggle for survival as local villagers attacked her with rifle fire and a motorboat propeller, leading to her death from infection; the book recounts this event as a plea against commercial whaling and highlights the consequences of human destruction of wildlife and the environment.
Book details
- Published
- 1972
- Latest edition
- 1972 · ISBN 9781771000284
- ISBN
- 9781771000284
Frequently asked questions
How many pages is A Whale for the Killing?
A Whale for the Killing by Farley Mowat has 248 pages.
