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In the Heart of the Sea

In the Heart of the Sea

AnimalsBiography & Memoir
Pages
9
Published
2000
Language
English

Synopsis

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.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

TenseDarkInspiringReflectiveInformative
SurvivalQuest

Genres

Animals Biography & Memoir History Nature

About the author

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Nathaniel Philbrick

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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