Sea Otters - A History

An examination of sea otters in a Pacific World context and an exploration of how this iconic sea mammal once defined the world’s largest oceanscape.
 

List of contents

List of Illustrations    
Acknowledgments    
Introduction    
1. Rakkoshima, the Sea Otter Islands    
2. Promyshlenniki and Padres    
3. Boston Men    
4. Near Extinction and Reemergence    
5. Nukes, Aquaria, and Cuteness    
Conclusion    
Appendix: List of Vessels Engaged in the California Sea Otter Trade, 1786–1847    
Notes    
Bibliography    
Index    

About the author

Richard Ravalli is an associate professor of history at William Jessup University.

Summary

An examination of sea otters in a Pacific World context and an exploration of how this iconic sea mammal once defined the world’s largest oceanscape.

Product details

• Authors: Richard Ravalli
• Publisher: University of Nebraska Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.06.2021
• EAN: 9781496225009
• ISBN: 978-1-4962-2500-9
• No. of pages: 277
• Series: Studies in Pacific Worlds
• Subjects: Guides > Nature; Humanities, art, music > History > General, dictionaries; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous