Karen K. (krin) reviewed Demon of the Waters: The True Story of the Mutiny on the Whaleship Globe on + 407 more book reviews
This is a well-researched book on not only the mutiny Samuel Comstock led on the whaleship Globe, but also the broader history of the whaling industry and its effect on trade and the culture in Nantucket and surrounding areas during the early 19th century.
Lori N. (Lelopit) reviewed Demon of the Waters: The True Story of the Mutiny on the Whaleship Globe on + 273 more book reviews
A fast paced written account of the mutiny of a ship!
Elizabeth N. reviewed Demon of the Waters: The True Story of the Mutiny on the Whaleship Globe on + 5 more book reviews
I had read the account from Lay and Hussey long long ago so I was very familiar with the tale. Gibson does a superb job of analyzing and synthesizing the original data into quite an enjoyable read. I appreciated Gibson's take on why things were written and by whom.
Great book.
Great book.
