Author: Philbrick, Nathaniel,
Title: In the Heart of the Sea: the tragedy of the whaleship Essex.
Description: NY, Penguin, (2001). 1st ptg thus. VG PB. Epic tale, inspiration for Herman Melville's Moby Dick. In 1819 the 238 ton Essex set sale from Nantucket on a routine. voyage to hunt whales. 15 months later the Essex was rammed & sunk by an enraged sperm whale. The 20-man crew set out in 3 small boats for S. America, almost 3,000 miles away. 3 months later only 8 were left. Sl edge wear.

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