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Maritime disaster inspires Melville’s Moby-Dick.

If you're fascinated by the blend of history with harrowing survival tales, "In the Heart of the Sea" is a masterpiece you shouldn't miss. Nathaniel Philbrick brings an infamous nautical catastrophe vividly to life, intertwining rich historical detail with the stark terror faced by the men of the Essex. This book promises not just a gripping story but a thought-provoking reflection on humanity's relationship with the sea and the creatures within it.

  • 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.
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In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex

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ISBN: 9780141001821
Publisher: Penguin Books
Date of Publication: 2001-05-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Biographies & Memoirs, History, Nature, Travel
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Maritime disaster inspires Melville’s Moby-Dick.

If you're fascinated by the blend of history with harrowing survival tales, "In the Heart of the Sea" is a masterpiece you shouldn't miss. Nathaniel Philbrick brings an infamous nautical catastrophe vividly to life, intertwining rich historical detail with the stark terror faced by the men of the Essex. This book promises not just a gripping story but a thought-provoking reflection on humanity's relationship with the sea and the creatures within it.

  • 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.