A thrilling account of the sea otter hunting industry in the Pacific Northwest during the 19th century, covering the lives and adventures of the hunters who pursued these elusive and valuable animals. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the economic, social, and environmental forces that drove this important industry, and offers valuable insights into the human impact on marine ecosystems. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.