Here's another history book -- history influencing literature. This is a 19th Century journal by Owen Chase, the first mate of the Whaleship Essex. It's the true story of a whale directly attacking a whaleship, destroying it, and the sailors' survival story. This is the book that inspired Herman Melville to write Moby Dick.
I'm joined by my beloved Lola, with guest doggy Birdie joining us for the holidays.
As always, thanks to Saint Louis Public Library for the book. Support your local library!