In the Wake of Madness: The Murderous Voyage of the Whaleship Sharon by Joan Druett is an enthralling historical account of one of the most bizarre and tragic episodes in the history of whaling. The book delves into the mysterious circumstances surrounding the 1841 voyage of the whaleship Sharon.

Druett meticulously reconstructs the events of the voyage, drawing on many sources, including ship logs, court records, and personal accounts. The narrative unfolds as a tale of obsession, violence, and madness, culminating in a series of shocking murders that left the crew terrorized and the ship adrift.

Print: First Edition, 2003

Condition: Like New

ISBN: 1-56512-347-6