In the Heart of the Sea
the tragedy of the whaleship essex (national book award winner)
$41.56
- Paperback
336 pages
- Release Date
1 May 2001
Summary
In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy That Inspired Moby Dick
From the author of Mayflower, Valiant Ambition, and In the Hurricane’s Eye–the riveting bestseller tells the story of the true events that inspired Melville’s Moby-Dick.
Winner of the National Book Award, Nathaniel Philbrick’s book is a fantastic saga of survival and adventure, steeped in the lore of whaling, with deep resonance in American literature and history.
In 1820, the wha…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780141001821 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0141001828 |
| Author: | Nathaniel Philbrick |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | Penguin USA |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 336 |
| Release Date: | 1 May 2001 |
| Weight: | 283g |
| Dimensions: | 201mm x 135mm x 22mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
A Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of the Century“Fascinating…One of our country’s great adventure stories…when it comes to extremes, In the Heart of the Sea is right there.“—The Wall Street Journal“A book that gets in your bones…Philbrick has created an eerie thriller from a centuries old tale….Scrupulously researched and eloquently written…it would have earned Melville’s admiration.“—The New York Times Book Review“Spellbinding.“—Time”[Told] with verve and authenticity…a classic tale of the sea.“—San Francisco Chronicle“Nathaniel Philbrick has taken one of the most horrifying stories in maritime history and turned it into a classic….One of the most chilling books I have ever read.“—Sebastian Junger, author of The Perfect Storm
About The Author
Nathaniel Philbrick
Nathaniel Philbrick is the author of In the Heart of the Sea, winner of the National Book Award; Mayflower, finalist for the Pulitzer Prize; Bunker Hill, Valiant Ambition; Sea of Glory; The Last Stand; Why Read Moby Dick?; and Away Off Shore. He lives in Nantucket.
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