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In the Heart of the Sea The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex
Author: Nathaniel Philbrick

In the Heart of the Sea brings to new life the incredible story of the wreck of the whaleship Essex--an event as mythic in its own century as the Titanic disaster in ours, and the inspiration for the climax of Moby-Dick. In a harrowing page-turner, Nathaniel Philbrick restores this epic story to its rightful place in ... more »

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ISBN-13: 9780670891573 ISBN-10: 0670891576 Publication Date: 5/8/2000 Pages: 320 Rating: Currently 4.3/5 Stars. 28 4.3 stars, based on 28 ratings	Publisher: Viking Adult Book Type: Hardcover Other Versions: Paperback, Audio Cassette, Audio CD Reviews: Member \| Amazon \| Write a Review

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Currently 5/5 Stars.

Sheila M. (Page5) reviewed In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex on 4/28/2009

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I found this book to be captivating, suspenseful, and heartbreaking. It is a detailed account of the whaleship Essex, its crew, and the Nantucket whaling industry of the early 1800s. In the South Pacific in 1820, the Essex was rammed and sunk by an enraged sperm whale. The crew took refuge in three small boats and struggled to survive until they were rescued three months later. What happened to the Essex was the basis for Melville’s Moby Dick.

Excellent research and writing.

Currently 4.5/5 Stars.

Elaine P. reviewed In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex on 4/29/2007 + 27 more book reviews

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Fascinating non-fiction martime epic story of horror and survival. A great read.

Currently 5/5 Stars.

Linda L. (lakelinda) reviewed In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex on 1/29/2007 + 108 more book reviews

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Outstanding book based on a true event. Well written and well-researched

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