Wreck of the Whale Ship Essex
Wreck of the Whale Ship Essex
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2015
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2015177
Book • Nonfiction
Pacific Ocean • 1820s
2015
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Wreck of the Whale Ship Essex by Owen Chase and Thomas Nickerson chronicles the harrowing ordeal of the crew of the whale ship Essex after it was struck by a sperm whale in 1820. The crew members faced extreme challenges as they struggled to survive while adrift in the Pacific Ocean.
Unnerving
Dark
Suspenseful
Melancholic
Challenging
Reviews & Readership
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Wreck of the Whale Ship Essex offers a gripping firsthand account of survival, highlighting human resilience and the perilous whaling era. Owen Chase's detailed narrative is insightful, while Thomas Nickerson adds depth with emotional reflections. Some readers find the writing style outdated, but the historical significance captivates those interested in maritime history.
Who Should Read Wreck of the Whale Ship Essex?
Readers who enjoy Wreck of the Whale Ship Essex are typically interested in maritime history, adventure, and survival narratives. Fans of Herman Melville’s Moby-Dick and Nathaniel Philbrick’s In the Heart of the Sea will appreciate this firsthand account of the shipwreck that inspired these classic maritime stories.
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177
Book • Nonfiction
Pacific Ocean • 1820s
2015
Adult
18+ years
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