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In the Heart of the Sea: The True Story That Inspired Moby Dick

by Nathaniel Philbrick
$8.90
In the Heart of the Sea: The True Story That Inspired Moby Dick
In the Heart of the Sea: The True Story That Inspired Moby Dick

Maritime disaster inspires legendary Moby Dick tale.

If the ocean's mysteries and mankind's perseverance captivate you, "In the Heart of the Sea" promises an arresting narrative. Nathaniel Philbrick's meticulous research plunges you into a harrowing 19th-century maritime ordeal that inspired the classic "Moby Dick." It's a haunting dive into survival, humanity, and the awe-inspiring power of nature that's bound to leave you enthralled.

  • National Book Award for Nonfiction (2000)
  • Ambassador Book Award for American Studies (2001)
  • Massachusetts Book Award Nominee for Nonfiction (2001)
  • ALA Alex Award (2001)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

In the Heart of the Sea: The True Story That Inspired Moby Dick

by Nathaniel Philbrick
$8.90
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ISBN: 9780007241798
Authors: Nathaniel Philbrick
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Date of Publication: 2007-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Biographies & Memoirs, History
Related Topics: Biography, American History, Historical
Goodreads rating: 4.16
(rated by 115899 readers)

Description

The sinking of the whaleship Essex by an enraged sperm whale in the Pacific in 1820 set in motion one of the most dramatic sea stories of all time, and inspired Moby Dick. Of the 20 sailors who took to lifeboats, only three survived by turning cannibal.
 

Maritime disaster inspires legendary Moby Dick tale.

If the ocean's mysteries and mankind's perseverance captivate you, "In the Heart of the Sea" promises an arresting narrative. Nathaniel Philbrick's meticulous research plunges you into a harrowing 19th-century maritime ordeal that inspired the classic "Moby Dick." It's a haunting dive into survival, humanity, and the awe-inspiring power of nature that's bound to leave you enthralled.

  • National Book Award for Nonfiction (2000)
  • Ambassador Book Award for American Studies (2001)
  • Massachusetts Book Award Nominee for Nonfiction (2001)
  • ALA Alex Award (2001)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.