Nathaniel Philbrick Knihy

Moby Dick není pouhým výplodem spisovatelské fantazie. Hermana Melvilla inspirovala k napsání románu Bílá velryba skutečná událost: v roce 1821 do velrybářské lodi Essex narazil uprostřed Pacifiku obrovský vorvaň a potopil ji. Následoval příběh, který si lze jen těžko představit. Dvacet námořníků se z obav před lidojedy, na které by mohli narazit na tichomořských ostrovech, vydalo ve třech křehkých velrybářských člunech na téměř tři tisíce mil dlouhou plavbu k jihoamerickému pobřeží. Po třech měsících útrap jich zůstalo naživu jen osm a nakonec museli jíst těla svých mrtvých druhů, aby přežili. Autor s dokumentární přesností a románovou poutavostí vypráví neuvěřitelný příběh o hranicích lidských možností, odvaze a víře, naději a osudových rozhodnutích, historicky zasazený do období rozmachu velrybářství a největší slávy velrybářského ostrova Nantucket.

From the author of Mayflower, Valiant Ambition, and In the Hurricane's Eye--the riveting bestseller tells the story of the true events that inspired Melville's Moby-Dick. Winner of the National Book Award, Nathaniel Philbrick's book is a fantastic saga of survival and adventure, steeped in the lore of whaling, with deep resonance in American literature and history. In 1820, the whaleship Essex was rammed and sunk by an angry sperm whale, leaving the desperate crew to drift for more than ninety days in three tiny boats. Nathaniel Philbrick uses little-known documents and vivid details about the Nantucket whaling tradition to reveal the chilling facts of this infamous maritime disaster. In the Heart of the Sea, recently adapted into a major feature film starring Chris Hemsworth, is a book for the ages.

In Valiant Ambition, Nathaniel Philbrick tells a story of loyalty and personal integrity, evoking a Shakespearean tragedy that unfolds in the key relationship between George Washington and General Benedict Arnold during the American Revolution. This is a complex, controversial piece of history that paints a dramatic portrait of a people in crisis and the war that gave birth to a nation

The bestselling author of "Mayflower" sheds new light on one of the iconic stories of the American West, reminding readers that the Battle of the Little Bighorn was also, even in victory, the last stand for the Sioux and Cheyenne Indian nations.

"First published in the United States of America by Mill Hill Press, 1994"--T.p. verso.

Adapted from the New York Times bestseller Mayflower! After a dangerous journey across the Atlantic, the Mayflower?s passengers were saved from certain destruction with the help of the Natives of the Plymouth region. For fifty years a fragile peace was maintained as Pilgrims and Native Americans learned to work together. But when that trust was broken by the next generation of leaders, a conflict erupted that nearly wiped out Pilgrims and Natives alike. Adapted from the New York Times bestseller Mayflower specifically for younger readers, this edition includes additional maps, artwork, and archival photos.

A history of the Pilgrim settlement of New England discusses such topics as the diseases of European origin suffered by the Wampanoag tribe, the relationship between the Pilgrims and their Native American neighbors, and the impact of King Philip's War.

This book offers a deep exploration of Melville's classic work, celebrating its themes and significance. The author, known for his bestselling historical narratives, brings a fresh perspective that is both insightful and engaging. Readers can expect a thought-provoking analysis that highlights the enduring impact of Melville's masterpiece on literature and culture. With a blend of historical context and literary critique, this celebration invites both fans and newcomers to appreciate the richness of Melville's writing.

Writing in first person about his own adventures with his travel companions (wife and puppy), Philbrick follows the tour of America that Washington went on after becoming President--an almost 2,000-mile journey from Mount Vernon to the new capital in New York, a tour of New England, a venture out across Long Island, and into the hinterlands of Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. The narrative moves smoothly back and forth from the eighteenth to twenty-first centuries, so we see the country through Washington's eyes as well as Philbrick's

Převyprávění klasického díla americké literatury 19. stol. je určeno čtenářům mladšího školního věku. Pro kapitána lodi je ulovení bájné bílé velryby naplněním vlastního životního cíle, pro nějž je ochoten obětovat loď i posádku. Medailon autora.