“Unable to sleep for the third night in a row, he continued to dwell obsessively on the circumstances of the ship's sinking. He could not get the creature out of his mind.”
Quote by Nathaniel Philbrick
Work
In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex
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Nathaniel Philbrick
Nathaniel Philbrick is an American historian and author renowned for his in-depth research into early American history. His works often focus on the American Revolutionary War and maritime exploration, with titles like 'In the Heart of the Sea' and 'Mayflower' winning over readers with their detailed narratives. more
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