In the Heart of the Sea
Narrated by Scott Brick
- Released
- June 20, 2005
- Length
- 10 hrs 3 mins
- Format
- Unabridged Audiobook
- Publisher
- Penguin Audio
"In the Heart of the Sea," by Nathaniel Philbrick, chronicles the harrowing true story of the whaleship Essex, which was rammed and sunk by a sperm whale in 1820, stranding its crew for over ninety days in small boats. Drawing from lesser-known documents and rich details of Nantucket's whaling history, Philbrick captures the chilling events of this maritime disaster. This National Book Award-winning account serves as the foundation for a major motion picture featuring Chris Hemsworth, directed by Ron Howard, ensuring the Essex tragedy is etched into American history.
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