Shy, whiskered, and achingly beautiful, seals have been praised for their affectionate natures. They have also been hunted worldwide for their pelts, blubber, and tusks, all of which have made human existence in the Arctic possible. Humans and seals have shared a long common history - one that has not been kind to seals. Wondrous and heartbreaking, this book is an invaluable document of this battered but beautiful species.