Length55m
About this audiobook
In "Greasy Luck: A Whaling Sketch Book," Gordon Grant artfully employs a blend of vivid illustrations and prose to capture the gritty essence of the whaling industry during the early 20th century. Through a series of sketches and anecdotes, Grant immerses readers in the perilous life at sea, revealing both the grandeur and the brutal realities of whaling. His keen observations and rich depictions highlight not only the physical challenges faced by whalers but also the emotional complexities and ethical dilemmas surrounding the industry, all framed within an engaging literary style that deftly balances humor and poignancy. Gordon Grant, a prominent American illustrator and author, drew from his own experiences at sea and an extensive background in art to create this compelling work. His insights into marine life and nautical themes are informed by his time spent aboard whaling ships, providing an authentic perspective that resonates throughout the sketches. Grant's fascination with the ocean and the whaling profession not only shaped his artistic vision but also compelled him to document this fading way of life with an eye for both spectacle and sympathy. "Greasy Luck" is a must-read for enthusiasts of maritime history, whaling lore, and American art. This book serves both as a beautiful artifact for collectors and a poignant reminder of a bygone era that challenges readers to reflect on humanity's relationship with nature. Its engaging narrative and remarkable illustrations will captivate those seeking to understand the complexities of the whaling industry while appreciating the artistry that emanates from it.
Audiobook details
GenreScience and Nature
Length55 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 24, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1FOREWORD
34“GOING ON”
2SKETCHES
35“GIVE IT TO HIM!”
3FITTING OUT
36SOUNDING
4HOISTING TOPSAILS
37A BREACH
5CHOOSING BOATS’ CREWS
38A “CHAWED” BOAT
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6A HARANGUE FROM THE CAPTAIN
39“A NANTUCKET SLEIGH RIDE”
7GETTING IN THE MAINSAIL
40LANCING
8STOWING THE OUTER JIB
41TOWING TO THE SHIP
9A TYPICAL BOW
42CUTTING-IN DIAGRAM
10A TYPICAL STERN
43REMOVING THE LOWER JAW OF A SPERM WHALE
11THE DECK
44THE JUNK
12THE WHALEBOAT
45CUTTING IN
13A BOAT ON THE CRANES
46THE BLANKET PIECE COMING ABOARD
14SPARE BOATS
47LOWERING INTO THE HOLD
15HARPOONS
48MINCING
16THE WHEEL
49TRYING OUT
17THE FOC’S’LE
50BAILING THE CASE
18THE WINDLASS
51CLEANING SHIP
19THE GALLEY
52MAIN HATCH SURGERY
20TYPES
53BOAT SURGERY
21THE BLACKSMITH
54ASHORE FOR WATER
22THE COOPER
55HAVING IT OUT
23GRINDING SPADES
56RECRUITING ON THE BEACH
24COILING LINE TUBS
57A “GAM”
25TEN DOLLARS REWARD
58SONG AND DANCE
26GRUB
59BUMBOATS
27“FRESH FISH FOR THE COOK TO SPOIL”
60ARCTIC WHALING
28WHALES
61WHALEBONE
29WHALES
62CLEANING WHALEBONE
30THE MASTHEAD
63DEAD MAN’S CHEST
31LOWERING
64HOMEWARD BOUND
32A RACE UNDER SAIL
65“SCRIMSHAW”
33WAIFING
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