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Book Review of In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex

In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex
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This book surprised me in two ways: it is very well-written and it held my interest from beginning to end. I am not usually a reader of 19th century sailing stories but this was a fascinating look at a very different time in history and an amazing survival story. I highly recommend this book and I plan to seek out other books by this author.