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The Last Whalers

by Doug Bock Clark

The Last Whalers

by Doug Bock Clark

'The Last Whalers' unveils the hidden narrative of the Lamalerans, the final tribe of subsistence whalers on Earth. Narrating their challenging existence on a forgotten Indonesian island, Doug Bock Clark immerses us in their ancient culture, now facing the dire threats of modernity. Over three years, Clark gains rare insights into their lives, chronicling the poignant stories of individuals like a young whaler fighting for his legacy and a girl torn between tradition and the allure of the new world. This tale is a tribute to a vanishing way of life and a poignant exploration of the impacts of globalization on indigenous communities.

  • Cultural
  • Historical
  • Anthology
  • Non-Fiction
  • Adventure
  • Globalization
  • Survival
  • Island
  • Indigenous
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