In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex
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In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex
Nathaniel Philbrick
3 people recommended it in 2 threads, 2015–2025.
What people on Hacker News said
Story of the survivors of a sunken whale ship after a sperm whale attack. A source of inspiration for Moby Dick.
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: Books about people who did hard things 2025 · 2 recommendations
- Ask HN: Books you read in 2015? 2015 · 1 recommendation