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In the Heart of the Sea by 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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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

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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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