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.
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.