Narrative Of The Most Extraordinary And Distressing Shipwreck Of The Whale-Ship Essex, Of Nantucket: Which Was Attacked And Finally Destroyed By A Large Spermaceti-Whale, In The Pacific Ocean; With An
by Owen Chase
Owen Chase recounts the extraordinary and distressing destruction of the whale-ship Essex of Nantucket. Attacked by a large sperm whale in the Pacific Ocean, the vessel’s fate becomes the focus of this firsthand maritime narrative and a compelling record of danger at sea.
About This Book
Owen Chase presents a firsthand narrative of the whale-ship Essex of Nantucket.
The account describes the vessel’s attack and eventual destruction by a large sperm whale.
Set in the Pacific Ocean, this work records an extraordinary and distressing maritime disaster.
It offers historical insight into whaling, seafaring, and the perils faced at sea.
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