THE WRECK OF THE WHALESHIP ESSEX. A First-Hand Account of One of History's Most Extraordinary Maritime Disasters. Introduction by Gary Kinder.

Published by Lond. Headline Book Publishing., 1999

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Seller: The Antique Bookshop & Curios (ANZAAB), Crows Nest, NSW, AustraliaThe Antique Bookshop & Curios (ANZAAB)

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Or.bds. Dustjacket. 208pp. Dustjacket with light fading to spine. b/w plates. Very good copy. 1st ed. A first-hand account of one of history's most extraordinary maritime disasters. On November 20, 1820, an enraged Sperm Whale sunk the whaling ship 'Essex' off the coast of Massachusetts.

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Title
THE WRECK OF THE WHALESHIP ESSEX. A First-Hand Account of One of History's Most Extraordinary Maritime Disasters. Introduction by Gary Kinder.
Author
CHASE, Owen. (First Mate).
Publisher
Lond. Headline Book Publishing.
Publication year
1999
Dust jacket
Dust Jacket Included
Edition
1st Edition
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