In the heart of the sea: the tragedy of the whaleship Essex
(Book)
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Published:
New York, New York : Penguin Books, 2015.
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
xvi, 301 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
Status:
Description
Recounts the story of the 1820 wreck of the whaleship Essex, which inspired Melville's classic "Moby-Dick," and describes its doomed crew's ninety-day attempt to survive whale attacks and the elements on three tiny lifeboats.
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Wallingford Adult Nonfiction
910.9164 PHILBRICK
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910.9164 PHI
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Language:
English
ISBN:
9780143126812, 0143126814
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 8.8, 14 Points
Level 8.8, 14 Points
Lexile measure:
1210
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 279-289) and index.
Description
Recounts the story of the 1820 wreck of the whaleship Essex, which inspired Melville's classic "Moby-Dick," and describes its doomed crew's ninety-day attempt to survive whale attacks and the elements on three tiny lifeboats.
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APA Citation (style guide)
Philbrick, N. (2015). In the heart of the sea: the tragedy of the whaleship Essex. New York, New York, Penguin Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Philbrick, Nathaniel. 2015. In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex. New York, New York, Penguin Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Philbrick, Nathaniel, In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex. New York, New York, Penguin Books, 2015.
MLA Citation (style guide)Philbrick, Nathaniel. In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex. New York, New York, Penguin Books, 2015.
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