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The Wreck of the Whaleship Essex
By Owen Chase
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Owen Chase, first mate of the Whaleship Essex, relates the harrowing events that inspired Melville to pen his classic, Moby Dick. It's way better than the fictional version as there is a quiet, sickening horror that pervades the pages. The whale wrecks the vessel, sure, but what follows is more disturbing. Beware! Do not read this book while eating.