Harpoon at a Venture
Harpoon at a Venture by Gavin Maxwell, published by New English Library in 1972, presents a detailed account of the author’s four years spent hunting the basking shark. Written in English and spanning 207 pages, this book chronicles Maxwell’s experiences after acquiring a small island off Scotland post-World War Two, where he embarks on a quest to pursue the thirty-foot leviathan of northern waters for commercial gain.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the challenges and dangers associated with this maritime adventure. The book focuses on the intricacies of fishing and the sport of hunting, offering insights into the unique aspects of pursuing such a formidable creature. Maxwell’s journey is marked by a series of thrilling encounters that highlight the complexities of the sea and the pursuit of one of its largest inhabitants.
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Harpoon Venture is the thrilling story of Gavin Maxwell’s four years hunting the basking shark. When Maxwell, best known for Ring of Bright Water, acquired a small island off Scotland after World War Two, he decided to hunt the thirty-foot leviathan of the northern waters for commercial purposes. He confronts danger and difficulties of a magnitude to make this a tale of sea chase with very few peers among books of maritime adventure.
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