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.

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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.

Focusing on the pivotal Boston battle that sparked the American Revolution, this narrative delves into the events and characters that shaped this crucial moment in history. The author, known for his bestselling works, combines meticulous research with engaging storytelling to provide a unique perspective on the conflict's origins and its impact on the fight for independence. The book is praised for its vivid depiction and insightful analysis, making it a compelling read for history enthusiasts.

The dramatic story of the largest voyage of discovery in the history of the world, this is an astounding tale of courage, arrogance and adventure on the high seas from the author of `In the Heart of the Sea'.

The most important personal accounts of the Plymouth Colony, the key sources of Nathaniel Philbrick's New York Times bestseller MayflowerNational Book Award winner Nathaniel Philbrick and his father, Thomas Philbrick, present the most significant and readable original works that were used in the writing of Mayflower , offering a definitive look at a crucial era of America's history. The selections include William Bradford's "Of Plymouth Plantation" (1651), the most comprehensive of all contemporary accounts of settlement in seventeenth-century America; Benjamin Church's "Entertaining Passages Relating to Philip's War 1716," an eye-opening account from Church's field notes from battle; and much more. Providing explanatory notes for every piece, the editors have vividly re-created the world of seventeenth-century New England for anyone interested in the early history of our nation.For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

"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.