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Yes. "Shipwreck of the Whale-ship Essex" by Owen Chase is in the public domain in the United States, which means it's free to read, download, and distribute. The full text is available free on Lex with no signup required.

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Who wrote Shipwreck of the Whale-ship Essex?

"Shipwreck of the Whale-ship Essex" was written by Owen Chase. First mate of the Essex whose shipwreck narrative inspired Melville's Moby-Dick.

Shipwreck of the Whale-ship Essex

Owen Chase

Shipwreck of the Whale-ship Essex

Owen Chase

Published in 1821, 'Shipwreck of the Whale-ship Essex' is the account of Owen Chase, First Mate of the Essex, which was sunk by a sperm whale on October 28, 1820. This harrowing narrative details the shipwreck and the subsequent struggle for survival faced by the crew. The book is notable for its influence on Herman Melville's 'Moby-Dick' and serves as a significant historical document of maritime disaster and human endurance.

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Owen Chase (October 7, 1797 – March 7, 1869) was First Mate of the whale ship Essex, that was struck and sunk by a sperm...