In the Heart of the Sea
The Epic True Story That Inspired Moby-Dick
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In 1819, the 238-ton Essex set sail from Nantucket on a routine voyage to hunt whales. Fifteen months later, the Essex was rammed and sunk by an enraged sperm whale.
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Page-turning story, well contextualized without being ruined by meandering tangents. Definitely recommend.
Philbrick writes great history. I was so impressed by this book, I picked up Moby Dick.
Excellent non-fiction about the plight of a doomed whaleship. I had no idea when I started this that the accounts of survivors were in part the inspiration for Moby Dick. Recommended if you're interested in nautical stories, survival stories, or New England history. OR WHALES. VENGEFUL WHALES.
