In the heart of the sea : the tragedy of the whaleship Essex
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New York, N.Y., U.S.A. : Penguin Books, 2001, c2000.
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xvi, 302 pages : ill., maps ; 21 cm.
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IL: UG - BL: 8.8 - AR Pts: 14
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Uintah County Library - General NonFiction - Second Floor
910.9 PHILBRICK
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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

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Originally published: New York : Viking, 2000.
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.

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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, Nat. 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, Nat. In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex Penguin Books, 20012000.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Philbrick, Nat. In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex Penguin Books, 20012000.

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