In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex
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Genres: History, Nonfiction
Book Type: Paperback
Author:
Genres: History, Nonfiction
Book Type: Paperback
Marjorie G. (Maj) reviewed on + 4 more book reviews
The true story of the 1819 sailing/whaling ship Essex of Nantucket. Rammed by a giant bull whale, the tale of the Essex became an inspiration to Herman Melville's Moby Dick. Sometimes truth is stranger (and stronger) than fiction.
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