In the heart of the sea : the tragedy of the whaleship Essex
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Published
New York : Penguin, 2001.
Format
Book
ISBN
9780141001821 (pbk.)
Physical Desc
xvi, 302 pages, [16] pages of plates : ill., maps, pbk. ; 24 cm.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.8 - AR Pts: 14
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Conway Public Library - Adult Section | 910.916 Philb, N. | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : Penguin, 2001.
Language
English
ISBN
9780141001821 (pbk.)
Accelerated Reader
UG
Level 8.8, 14 Points
Level 8.8, 14 Points
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. [279]-289) and index.
Description
In 1819, the 238-ton Essex set sail from Nantucket on a routine voyage to hunt whales. Fifteen months later the Essex was rammed and sunk by an enraged sperm whale. Fearing cannibals on the islands to the west, the 20-man crew set out in three small boats for South America, almost 3,000 miles away. Three months later, only eight were left alive. This book shares a fantastic saga of survival and adventure, steeped in the lore of the whaling tradition, with deep resonance in literature and American history, and in the life of the Nantucket community. - Back cover.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Philbrick, N. (2001). In the heart of the sea: the tragedy of the whaleship Essex . Penguin.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Philbrick, Nathaniel. 2001. In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex. Penguin.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Philbrick, Nathaniel. In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex Penguin, 2001.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Philbrick, Nathaniel. In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex Penguin, 2001.
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