Harpoon — Olaf Ruhen

"Whale Hunters of Tonga. This is an ancient story- that of man against nature. Armed with only hand held Harpoons, these brave men hunt the oceans most dangerous quarry from small boats. The sea is both friend and foe. They hunt to live but death is always near. Their civilization appears to us as almost paradise a world untouched by civilization with its own legends, customs and lifestyles." This is from the back cover of the book.