Narratives of the Wreck of the Whale-Ship Essex
$6.95
Skip to product information
In 1820, the whale-ship Essex was rammed and sunk by a sperm whale in the Pacific Ocean, leaving its crew adrift thousands of miles from land. This gripping account chronicles the harrowing survival story of the sailors who endured starvation, thirst, and desperation on the open sea. A powerful testament to human resilience and the brutal realities of whaling expeditions, this narrative captures one of maritime history's most extraordinary and tragic events.
Narratives of the Wreck of the Whale-Ship Essex
$6.95
Narratives of the Wreck of the Whale-Ship Essex
$6.95
In 1820, the whale-ship Essex was rammed and sunk by a sperm whale in the Pacific Ocean, leaving its crew adrift thousands of miles from land. This gripping account chronicles the harrowing survival story of the sailo...
Description
In 1820, the whale-ship Essex was rammed and sunk by a sperm whale in the Pacific Ocean, leaving its crew adrift thousands of miles from land. This gripping account chronicles the harrowing survival story of the sailors who endured starvation, thirst, and desperation on the open sea. A powerful testament to human resilience and the brutal realities of whaling expeditions, this narrative captures one of maritime history's most extraordinary and tragic events.
You may also like
More titles from History & Adventure.
