Author and former Merrimack College Political Science Professor, Curtis Martin will speak on his favorite subject: Whaling.  

This fascinating talk is designed to introduce the audience to the subject of the US whale fishery from the 17th to the early 20th century through a survey of the different facets of the industry. Using powerpoint slides, I discuss historical development,  the purpose of the fishery and  its economic importance, risks associated with whaling, the most important species hunted, the products of whaling, the whale ships, the crew and life on ship-board, the hunt, capture and processing of whales, the leisure arts of whale men, and finally the decline and death of the industry in the US. The talk lasts approximately fifty minutes and is followed by questions. 

The Zoom link via the Wellfleet Library is https://bit.ly/3ySJhUR