The Story of the New England Whalers is a historical book written by John R. Spears in 1908. The book tells the story of the whaling industry in New England during the 18th and 19th centuries. It covers the history of the whaling industry from its early beginnings to its peak in the mid-1800s, and its eventual decline in the late 19th century. The book provides an in-depth look at the lives of the whalers and their families, the ships they sailed...