Wooden Hookers Of Hobart Town + Whalers Out Of Van Diemen's Land (2 Books In 1)
Published by T.J. Hughes, Government Printer: Hobart 1978 2nd Impression
"Wooden Hookers Of Hobart Town - Whalers Out Of Van Diemen's Land by Harry O'May is a fascinating and richly detailed account of Tasmania's early maritime history, exploring the rugged world of whaling, shipbuilding, and seafaring life in colonial Hobart Town. Drawing upon historical records, firsthand accounts, and maritime tradition, O'May chronicles the rise of the whaling industry in Van Diemen's Land and the hardy sailors, captains, and vessels that operated from Tasmanian waters during the nineteenth century. The book provides vivid insight into a dramatic period of Australian maritime enterprise, when Hobart served as an important Southern Ocean whaling port.
Compiled by respected Tasmanian maritime historian Harry O'May, the work combines historical research with engaging storytelling, bringing to life the dangerous voyages, commercial ambitions, and daily realities of the whaling era. The volume is particularly valued for its coverage of Tasmanian-built vessels — the "wooden hookers" of the title — and their role in both local industry and broader international maritime trade. Rich in historical atmosphere, the book captures the rugged independence and nautical heritage that shaped early Tasmania and contributed significantly to Australia's colonial development.
This 1978 second impression, published by T.J. Hughes Government Printer in Hobart, remains an important and increasingly collectible work of Tasmanian and Australian maritime history. Presented here in excellent condition complete with its original dustjacket, the volume offers both strong visual appeal and historical significance. Highly regarded amongst collectors of Australiana, nautical history, and whaling literature, Wooden Hookers Of Hobart Town stands as one of the classic references on Tasmania's seafaring past."
Light wear to dustjacket. Pages clean and crisp. No loose pages. A stunning copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
