Shipwreck of the Whaleship Essex

by Owen Chase, et al

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New York & Chicago, USA: The Lyons Press , 1999 Reprint of the 1821 narrative of the sinking of a whaleship by a whale that inspired Moby Dick. Includes the account of 93 days at sea and survival by drawing lots for cannibalism. Includes accounts by two other survivors, one the Captain's. Includes facsimiles of Herman Mellvilles handwritten notes on his book and Memoranda on Owen Chase. Forward by Tim Cahill and intro by Paul Lyons. Book is in Very Good Plus condition, some yellowing of pages. Maps & bibliography included. Pages and covers clean; spine straight. Slight edge yellowing and soiling. . First Trade Paperback Printing. Trade Paperback. Very Good Plus/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.