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Demon of the Waters : The True Story of the Mutiny on the Whaleship Globe
Demon of the Waters The True Story of the Mutiny on the Whaleship Globe
Author: Gregory Gibson
Now in paperback, this gripping, horrific, resoundingly acclaimed account of the mutiny on the whaleship Globe in the South Pacific in 1825--one of the goriest incidents in American maritime history--recreates in fresh, vivid, authoritative detail a tragic episode that has achieved legendary status in seafaring lore.
ISBN-13: 9780316738675
ISBN-10: 0316738670
Publication Date: 6/2/2003
Pages: 336
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  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
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4.5 stars, based on 3 ratings
Publisher: Back Bay Books
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
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reviewed Demon of the Waters : The True Story of the Mutiny on the Whaleship Globe on + 5 more book reviews
I had read the account from Lay and Hussey long long ago so I was very familiar with the tale. Gibson does a superb job of analyzing and synthesizing the original data into quite an enjoyable read. I appreciated Gibson's take on why things were written and by whom.
Great book.
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This is a well-researched book on not only the mutiny Samuel Comstock led on the whaleship Globe, but also the broader history of the whaling industry and its effect on trade and the culture in Nantucket and surrounding areas during the early 19th century.
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A fast paced written account of the mutiny of a ship!


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