Originally published in 1861, this directory and register provides a wealth of information about the city of New Bedford, Massachusetts, at the height of its whaling industry. In addition to a detailed list of whale ships owned by American companies, the book includes a directory of local businesses, a register of local officials, and a variety of useful statistics about the city and its surrounding areas. Whether you're a historian, genealogist, or simply curious about life in 19th-century America, this book is an invaluable resource. 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.