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Name: In the Heart of the Sea
Author: Nathaniel Philbrick

In the Heart of the Sea

The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex

by Nathaniel Philbrick

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First Published:
May 1, 2000, 302 pages

Paperback:
May 2001, 302 pages

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- History, Current Affairs and Religion
- USA
- On The High Seas
- New England, USA
- Mass.
- 19th Century
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phil

this is an amazing story so well told its a shame to have finished it.

Reagan

Nantucket BOY says this book is nothing like the story happened. Well, then I suggest your write the accurate story. Maybe you could ask your Grandfather to write it. I dunno, I think this was a great adventure story. Until, you write the real story I'm gonna believe this one.
Nicely done.

Barrett Caldwell

This was the epic tale of adventure. A truly moving story written with pristine accuracy. One of my top 5 reads and i reccomend it to anyone with a passion for adventure and gripping plot

Irtza Imran

In the Heart of the Sea Book Review

I think that this really good to read and this book is very interesting to learn about how you sail a boat and how you catch a whale fish.

Alice

This book starts off kind of slow but realy picks up in the middle and is on fire by the end, youll be asking yourself "Is there a sequel?"

andrea b.

I really enjoyed this book and it had a great plot aswell as great characters and details...i recommend this book to people of all ages.It's GREAT!!!

Ben

Good book. used it for a High school English summative definatly worth reading.

Bob

I had to read it for a biology project for my Highschool! It was pretty good. This book was definetly not bad!

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