{"product_id":"in-the-heart-of-the-sea","title":"In the Heart of the Sea","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA number one best-selling sensation, \u003cem\u003eIn the Heart of the Sea\u003c\/em\u003e by Nathaniel Philbrick, is an epic true-life tale that recounts one of the most notorious maritime disasters of the 19th century. Beautifully reissued alongside Philbrick's new paperback, \u003cem\u003eSea of Glory\u003c\/em\u003e, this captivating narrative plunges readers into the harrowing events of November 1820, when the whaleship \u003cem\u003eEssex\u003c\/em\u003e was attacked by an enraged sperm whale in the vast Pacific Ocean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe stunning story begins with the dramatic circumstances that led to the shipwreck of the \u003cem\u003eEssex\u003c\/em\u003e. The men aboard were seasoned whalers, each with their own background and dreams. As the ship succumbed to the angry assault of the leviathan, the twenty sailors who survived the initial wreck faced an unthinkable journey. Their desperate struggle for survival unfolded as they took to three small boats, one of which suffered yet another whale attack. Over the ensuing 90 days adrift at sea, the men endured unimaginable hardships, including starvation, exposure, and the ultimate test of human ethics—resorting to cannibalism to stay alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTheir odyssey of despair and resolve is punctuated by moments that test the very fabric of humanity. As days turned into months, their number dwindled until only eight men managed to survive. These survivors were later rescued in a state of dire physical and psychological distress. The terrifying episode reached its eerie conclusion when, three months after the \u003cem\u003eEssex\u003c\/em\u003e broke apart, the whaleship \u003cem\u003eDauphin\u003c\/em\u003e, cruising off the coast of South America, spotted a small boat adrift in the open ocean. As they drew closer, they were met with a haunting vision: piles of bones littering the boat’s floor, remnants of the desperation that had transpired, and two skeletal survivors who were found sucking the marrow from the bones of their deceased shipmates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNathaniel Philbrick's narrative is not just a recount of a maritime calamity; it is a meticulously researched chronicle that delves into the human spirit's resilience. Drawing from historical documents, the survivors' own accounts, and a comprehensive understanding of maritime practices of the era, Philbrick provides a vividly detailed and emotionally gripping account.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eIn the Heart of the Sea\u003c\/em\u003e is a gripping tale of survival, a testament to human endurance, and a poignant reminder of the risks and horrors faced by those who journeyed into the unknown expanses of the sea. This book is essential reading for anyone fascinated by history, adventure, and the incredible stories of survival against insurmountable odds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45686077587692,"sku":"9780006531203","price":19.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780006531203.jpg?v=1725461334","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/in-the-heart-of-the-sea","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}