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Books by Nathaniel Philbrick mentioned on podcasts
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In the Heart of the Sea
In the Heart of the Sea by Nathaniel Philbrick is a work of maritime history chronicling the tragic 1820 sinking of the American whaling ship Essex by a massive sperm whale, an event that ultimately inspired Herman Melville's classic novel Moby-Dick.
Discussed“If you've read In the Heart of the Sea, probably his magnum opus, his incredible book about the whaling industry and Moby Dick and the real story it's based on.”
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The Rush
The Rush by Nathaniel Philbrick is a historical non-fiction work that chronicles the sweeping events of the California Gold Rush, the American Civil War, and their collective impact on forging the modern world.
Discussed“And this book is ostensibly about events, you know, 150 plus years ago, but you cannot read this new book and not feel it is about this exact moment.”
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Valiant ambition
Nathaniel Philbrick's historical non-fiction work examines pivotal events and figures from the American Revolutionary era with rigorous research and narrative flair.
Discussed“it's true all three of the new titles in non-fiction have recently been reviewed in uh the book review starting up at number five Nathaniel philbrick's new one valali and ambition of course he's also a bestselling regular”
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Mayflower
Discussed“He's also got a great book on the Mayflower, which is a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize.”
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Travels with George
Discussed“He has a great book on George Washington, just one of our great narrative nonfiction writers.”
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