About BC Books Online
BC Books Online was created for anyone interested in BC-published books, and with librarians especially in mind. We'd like to make it easy for library staff to learn about books from BC publishers - both new releases and backlist titles - so you can inform your patrons and keep your collections up to date.
Our site features print books and ebooks - both new releases and backlist titles - all of which are available to order through regular trade channels. Browse our subject categories to find books of interest or create and export lists by category to cross-reference with your library's current collection.
A quick tip: When reviewing the "Browse by Category" listings, please note that these are based on standardized BISAC Subject Codes supplied by the books' publishers. You will find additional selections, grouped by theme or region, in our "BC Reading Lists."
Description
On the southwest coast of Newfoundland, a rare fin whale, one of the few truly majestic creatures remaining in the ocean, became trapped in a saltwater lagoon and fell victim to local hunters. Farley Mowat relates the tragic story of his attempt to save the trapped whale from the pointless sport of a handful of individuals who poured many hundreds of rounds of ammunition into the animal. Calling on all his powers as a writer, Mowat shares his anger but also his hopes for an end to commercial whaling.
