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549. The First Great American Industry

Jul 13, 2023 · 00:43:51

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U.S. dominance in 19th-century whaling, early capitalism at sea.
Reasons for whaling's decline in the U.S. and growth elsewhere.
Whale products in perfume and the history of whaling.

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