Sea of Slaughter

Ever wondered what the North Atlantic was like before humans arrived? Prepare to uncover a lost world teeming with life, and discover the shocking, untold story of how centuries of relentless exploitation have driven countless species to the brink of extinction and beyond. This summary of Farley Mowat’s powerful investigation reveals the devastating impact of commercial hunting and fishing. You'll trace the tragic history of the great auk, the walrus, and the right whale, learning how greed and ignorance systematically emptied one of the richest ecosystems on Earth, and what it teaches us about our relationship with nature today.

Farley Mowat was a revered Canadian naturalist and one of the country's most widely read authors, selling over 17 million books in his lifetime. A passionate environmentalist long before it was mainstream, he dedicated his life to chronicling the fragile relationship between humanity and the natural world. Mowat's extensive travels and firsthand observations of wildlife, particularly in the Canadian Arctic, fueled his fierce advocacy and gave his writing an unparalleled sense of urgency and authenticity.