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Gr 9 Up—Whale oil was the fuel that propelled American prosperity in the 18th and 19th centuries and funded much of the Westward movement. The fate of the whale and the progress of American industrialization are intricately intertwined. The complicated nature of the industry, with its poetic glorification of mass killing, the religious zeal of those profiting, and the courage of seamen facing the vast oceans, is explored. In the quiet but profound style of Ken Burn...Log In or Sign Up to Read More