The Loss of the Ship Essex, Sunk by a Whale
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The Loss of the Ship Essex, Sunk by a Whale

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Experience the harrowing true story of the Essex, a whaling ship sunk by a massive whale in 1820. This gripping first-hand account inspired Melville’s Moby-Dick and Nathaniel Philbrick’s In the Heart of the Sea. Follow the crew’s desperate struggle for survival against the unforgiving Pacific. A must-read for fans of maritime history and adventure. ISBN: 9780140437966

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  • ISBN-13: 9780140437966
  • Publisher: Penguin Books
  • Publisher Imprint: Penguin Books
  • Depth: 13
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 15 mm
  • Weight: 217 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0140437967
  • Publisher Date: 01 May 2000
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Height: 196 mm
  • No of Pages: 256
  • Series Title: Penguin Classics
  • Width: 130 mm

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Weight 0.5 kg

14 reviews for The Loss of the Ship Essex, Sunk by a Whale

  1. Rahul Sonowal –

    A bit too detailed, I skipped some parts. Still, the core story is powerful and thought-provoking.

  2. Bharti Jain –

    Disturbing but a must read for those interested in this historical event! It is gruesome.

  3. Priyanshi –

    An amazing true story! The descriptions are so vivid, you feel like you’re there with them. A bit slow in parts.

  4. Niyansh Bindal –

    This book was a tough read, given the subject matter. But its definitely worth reading, I am touched.

  5. Junnyali Panthri –

    A captivating, albeit grim, tale of survival. The details are intense, and the writing is strong.

  6. Ruchika Kashyap –

    Gripping from start to finish! You won’t believe what these men endured. Highly recommend this.

  7. Ankit Shubham –

    An incredible survival story! The book is well-written and researched. I couldn’t put it down.

  8. Shiv Kumar Rathour –

    I enjoyed learning about this piece of history. The writing style is a little dated, but the story is compelling.

  9. Nikunj Singhal –

    Brutal but fascinating. The lengths they went to for survival are both horrifying and awe-inspiring.

  10. Debojyoti Sarkar –

    Kept my attention to the very end. It is remarkable how humans can survive.

  11. Aditya Sahu –

    Hard to put down! A real page-turner that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Highly recommended for history buffs.

  12. Dayal Singh –

    The book provides a raw, unflinching look at the crew’s ordeal. Sometimes repetitive but overall worth reading.

  13. Shashvat Rastogi –

    A chilling account of a maritime disaster. Some passages were difficult to read, but it’s an important historical record.

  14. Chaitanya –

    Interesting, though some parts dragged on. Worth reading if you’re interested in maritime history.

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