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Revenge of the whale the true story of the whaleship Essex

Recounts the 1820 sinking of the whaleship "Essex" by an enraged sperm whale and how the crew of young men survived against impossible odds. Based on the author's adult book "In the Heart of the Sea."

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Main Author: Philbrick, Nathaniel
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : G.P. Putnam, c2002.
Subjects:
Essex (Whaleship)
Shipwrecks > Pacific Ocean.
Whaling.
Survival.
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Can a whale attack a ship? The shipwrecked crew of the whaleship Essex was living proof that it could when a whale displayed a fury never before witnessed, ramming and sinking their vessel in a matter of minutes in November, 1820. The story of their survival is one rarely spoken of by Nantucketers even to this day, but National Book Award winning author Nathaniel Philbrick courageously brings every shocking detail into the light. The result is this unforgettable and riveting account of the horrors of survival at sea. Adapted for Young People from In the Heart of the Sea by Nathaniel Philbrick. Excerpted from Revenge of the Whale: The True Story of the Whaleship Essex by Nathaniel Philbrick All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.

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