In the heart of the sea : the tragedy of the whaleship Essex
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Published
New York, N.Y., U.S.A. : Penguin Books, 2001, c2000.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
xvi, 302 pages : ill., maps ; 21 cm.
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Peosta - Adult Non-Fiction
910.9164 PHI
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910.9164 PHI
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Published
New York, N.Y., U.S.A. : Penguin Books, 2001, c2000.
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
UG
Level 8.8, 14 Points
Level 8.8, 14 Points
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. [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.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,UG,8.8,14.0,45207
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Philbrick, N. (20012000). In the heart of the sea: the tragedy of the whaleship Essex . Penguin Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Philbrick, Nathaniel. 20012000. In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex. Penguin Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Philbrick, Nathaniel. In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex Penguin Books, 20012000.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Philbrick, Nathaniel. In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex Penguin Books, 20012000.
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