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Nathaniel Philbrick (born June 11, 1956) is an American author of history, winner of the National Book Award, and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize.
Explore the books by Nathaniel Philbrick, the award-winning author of historical narratives such as Mayflower, In the Heart of the Sea, and Valiant Ambition. Learn about his latest projects, events, and publications.
Nathaniel Philbrick is a bestselling author of historical nonfiction, winner of the National Book Award and several other prizes. He was born in Boston, grew up in Pittsburgh, and lives on Nantucket, where he writes about the island's history and maritime heritage.
Nathaniel Philbrick has 47 books on Goodreads with 587568 ratings. Nathaniel Philbrick’s most popular book is Moby-Dick or, The Whale.
Apr 28, 2021 · A historian's account of the Battle of the Little Bighorn and its aftermath, focusing on Custer, Sitting Bull and their nations. The reviewer praises Philbrick's narrative skills and his portrayal of the tragic and brutal clash of cultures.
May 8, 2000 · In a harrowing page-turner, Nathaniel Philbrick restores this epic story to its rightful place in American history. In 1820, the 240-ton Essex set sail from Nantucket on a routine voyage for whales. Fifteen months later, in the farthest reaches of the South Pacific, it was repeatedly rammed and sunk by an eighty-ton bull sperm whale.