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"Leviathan," a Whale of a Tale
It's impossible to think about New England's past without recounting the history of one of its most perilous professions: whaling.
For centuries, whales were mined for their fat, meat, and bone. Whales kept generations of people alive and literally fueled the region's economy.
Today, a new book on whaling is coming out. It's called "Leviathan: The History of Whaling in America."
We'll hear from its author today but first, WBUR's Bob Oakes recalls a classic "whale's tale" and visits the Whaling Museum in New Bedford.
This program aired on July 2, 2007. The audio for this program is not available.