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In the Heart of the Sea

2000180 pagesPenguin Books

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In 1819, the whaling ship Essex set sail from Nantucket. What began as a routine journey turned into a harrowing fight for survival when the ship was destroyed by a sperm whale. This is the true story of the men who faced the sea and their own limits.

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Nathaniel Philbrick is the author of In the Heart of the Sea, a gripping historical account that won the National Book Award. He writes compelling narrative nonfiction, often focusing on American history and maritime adventures.

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