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Book Review of 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
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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.