In the heart of the sea : the epic true story that inspired Moby Dick
Philbrick, Nathaniel2015
Books, Manuscripts
The sinking of the whaleship Essex by an enraged sperm whale in the Pacific in 1820 set in motion one of the most dramatic sea stories of all time, and inspired Moby Dick. Of the 20 sailors who took to lifeboats only three survived, by turning cannibal.
Main title:
In the heart of the sea : the epic true story that inspired Moby Dick / Nathaniel Philbrick.
Author:
Philbrick, Nathaniel, author
Edition:
Film tie-in edition.
Imprint:
London : William Collins, 2015.
Collation:
302 pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm
Notes:
Originally published: London: HarperCollins, 2000.Film tie-in.Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9780008126834 (pbk)
Dewey class:
910.91648910.9164910.916
LC class:
G525
Local class:
910.9164910.916
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
1505383