Tento autor sa hlboko ponára do zložitosti námorného života a histórie, pričom jeho dielo evokuje drsnú krásu a nebezpečenstvo oceánu. Jeho próza je plná živých opisov a prenikavých postrehov o ľudskej odolnosti tvárou v tvár prírodným silám. Prostredníctvom detailného výskumu a pútavého rozprávania oživuje minulé udalosti a postavy, ponúka čitateľom osviežujúci pohľad na námorné dobrodružstvá a ľudské výpravy. Jeho spisy sú poctou moreplavcom a prieskumníkom, ktorí formovali svet.
The sinking of the whaleship Essex by an enraged sperm whale in the Pacific in 1820 set in motion one of the most dramatic sea stories of all time, and inspired Moby Dick. Of the 20 sailors who took to lifeboats only three survived, by turning cannibal.
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. Little Bighorn and Custer are names synonymous with unmatched bravery and spectacular defeat. Mythologized as Custer's Last Stand, the June 1876 battle is often compared to other famous last stands, such as the Spartans at Thermopylae and Davy Crockett at the Alamo. In a tightly structured narrative, Nathaniel Philbrick sketches the larger-than-life figures of Sitting Bull, a charismatic leader of the Plains Indians, and George Armstrong Custer, a renowned Union cavalry officer known for his fearless yet reckless bravery. Philbrick emphasizes that the Battle of the Little Bighorn marked the last stand for the Sioux and Cheyenne nations, who, outraged by government policies, united to defend their territory in southern Montana. Yet, within a few years, all major tribal leaders would be confined to reservations. Throughout the narrative, Philbrick evokes the history and geography of the Great Plains with grace and drama. This account of the archetypal story of the American West continues to resonate in our collective imagination.
"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.
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.
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.
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
Krvilačná beštia, čo sa pohráva so všetkými loďami plávajúcimi okolo, aby smrteľne vystrašených námorníkov napokon zhltla vo svojej obrovskej papuli. Veria tomu všetci námorníci veľrybárskych lodí v blízkom okolí, rozprávajúc si hrôzostrašné detaily zo stretnutia s ňou. Nazývajú ju Moby Dick a veria, že je stelesneným diablom. Kapitán lode Peguod, námorníkmi prezývaný Hromovládca, sa s ňou stretol tiež a vyzval ju na boj na život a na smrť. Námorníci mu musia obetovať pred plavbou na jeho lodi svoje duše. Prenasledovanie sa začína.
