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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 is an amazing book. The author puts you right into the experiences of the men, and you will learn about whaling in extraordinary detail (made very interesting), as well as the shipwreck and consequences they suffered due to choices made. It is written from actual ledgers kept by a survivor, and is written in such a way that it is very hard to put down. I recommend this book very highly.