In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex
How is Nantucket described in Chapter One of the book, In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex?
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Nantucket is described as an island community that is becoming wealthy from the oil their ships are bringing as a result of whaling. During the time of the book, about seven thousand people live in Nantucket, and the people look for omens to guide them through their journeys in the sea.
In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex