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Survival Story
Customers have a strong positive response to the survival story presented in the book. They appreciate the detailed descriptions of the crew's struggles and the humanizing aspects of the tragic events. Some mention the historical context and research adding depth to the story. A few note that the beginning is slow but the adventure picks up midway through.
Whaling Industry
Customers highly praise the book for its detailed exploration of the whaling industry during the early 19th century and the harrowing tale of survival after the Essex's encounter with a sperm whale. Some express concern over the cruelty of whaling practices, while others appreciate the historical context and engaging storytelling.
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Excellent writing and researchput this book on your list
The story is gripping, the research is extensive, and the writing powerful.
The whalers are lost at sea for 93 days.
The men of the essex toted giant tortoises off the galapagos island for food, and then failed to feed or give them water (under... Read More
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The nantucket whaling ship, essex, set out for a long voyage in 1819 with a meager and inexperienced crew, and young and inexpe... Read More
You can't make this up and it's gripping!
The ship was destroyed and then the worst nightmares began for those who survived.
There were several survivors of the essex who provided accounts of the voyage and the aftermath of the sinking, wherein the cre... Read More
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Nantucket is the starting point of the great whaling industry launched by the quakers.
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- This product had a total of 7,256 reviews as of our last analysis date on Nov 2 2024.
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It was great it’s annoying that i have to leave a review to mark as read thanks cool bye amazing
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This book details the whaling industry along with the almost impossible hardship of the sailors
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Things got off to a bad start and carried on the same way
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For the very young and firsttime sailors it was one terrifying and horrific event after another
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The ship was destroyed and then the worst nightmares began for those who survived
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It was too late for a change of course
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With a tremendous cracking and splintering of oak the whale struck the ship just beneath the anchor secured at the cathead on the port bow
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