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Read Owen Chase'S Memoir Which Inspired Mobydick And In The Heart Of The Sea, The Major Motion Picture From Ron Howard,Released December 2015.Owen Chase Was The First Mate On The Illfated American Whaling Ship Essex, Which Was Attacked And Sunk By A Sperm Whale In The Southern Pacific Ocean In 1820. The Crew Spent Months At Sea In Leaking Boats And Endured The Blazing Sun, Attacks By Killer Whales, And Lack Of Food. The Men Were Forced To Resort To Cannibalism Before The Final Eight Survivors Were Rescued. Herman Melville Based His 1851 Novel, Mobydick, On The Sinking.Chase Recorded The Tale Of The Ship'S Sinking And The Following Events With Harrowing Clarity In The Wreck Of The Whale Ship Essex.I Turned Around And Saw Him About One Hundred Rods [500 M Or 550 Yards] Directly Ahead Of Us, Coming Down With Twice His Ordinary Speed Of Around 24 Knots (44 Km/H), And It Appeared With Tenfold Fury And Vengeance In His Aspect. The Surf Flew In All Directions About Him With The Continual Violent Thrashing Of His Tail. His Head About Half Out Of The Water, And In That Way He Came Upon Us, And Again Struck The Ship. Owen Chase.Filled With Art, Photographs, Maps, And Artifacts, This Is A Richly Illustrated Edition Of Chase'S Memoir, Augmented With Memoirs Of Other Participants, As Well As The Perspectives Of Historians, Contemporary And Modern.If You Are Interested In A Coffeetable Book Which Covers The Importance Of The Whaling Industry And The Wreck That Influenced Herman Melville To Write The American Classic Mobydick, Then Get The Complete Illustrated Edition: Wreck Of The Whale Ship Essex. William Connery, Author Of Civil War Northern Virginia 1861
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of Wreck of the Whale Ship Essex? A: The main theme of Wreck of the Whale Ship Essex revolves around survival and the harrowing experiences of the crew after their ship was attacked and sunk by a sperm whale in 1820.
- Q: Who is the author of this memoir? A: The author of Wreck of the Whale Ship Essex is Owen Chase, who served as the first mate on the whaling ship Essex.
- Q: Is this edition illustrated? A: Yes, this edition is a complete illustrated edition, featuring art, photographs, maps, and artifacts related to the ship and its tragic story.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The publication date of Wreck of the Whale Ship Essex is March 20, 2015.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: Wreck of the Whale Ship Essex contains 224 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as being in 'Very Good' condition.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book has a hardcover binding, making it durable and suitable for display.
- Q: What kind of reader would enjoy this book? A: Readers interested in maritime history, survival stories, or those who appreciate illustrated editions will find this book particularly engaging.
- Q: Does the book include additional perspectives or memoirs? A: Yes, this edition includes memoirs from other participants as well as perspectives from historians to provide a broader context to the events.
- Q: What inspired Herman Melville to write Moby-Dick? A: Herman Melville was inspired to write Moby-Dick based on the real-life events of the Essex sinking and Owen Chase's memoir detailing the ordeal.