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Cover of Moby Dick by Herman Melville
Year: 2019
Language: en
Pages: 45
ISBN-13: 9781708925857
Dewey Decimal: 813/.3
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Moby Dick by Herman Melville is a classic work of fiction published by Independently Published on November 16, 2019. This edition spans 45 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows American sailor Ishmael as he embarks on a voyage aboard the whaling ship Pequod, captained by Ahab, who is driven by an obsession for revenge against the giant white whale known as Moby Dick.

Readers will encounter a tale filled with action and adventure as Ahab, having lost his leg to Moby Dick in a previous encounter, offers a gold coin to the first crew member who sights the whale. As the journey unfolds, sinister events plague the crew, culminating in Ahab’s descent into madness. This edition captures the epic nature of the story, exploring themes of obsession and the challenges faced at sea, making it a significant entry in the realm of sea stories and young adult fiction.


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American sailor Ishmael goes on a voyage on a whaling ship ‘Pequod’, whose captain, Ahab, obsessed with revenge giant white whale, killer whale hunters known as Moby Dick. In a previous voyage, Moby Dick bit off Ahab’s leg, and since then the captain uses a prosthesis. Ahab orders watch the sea constantly and promises gold coin to the one who first noticed Moby Dick. On the ship, sinister events begin to happen – Captain Ahab finally loses his mind. In the end, ‘Pequod’ catches up with Moby Dick.

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This page includes the available description and bibliographic details for “Moby Dick” by Herman Melville. Synopsis preview: American sailor Ishmael goes on a voyage on a whaling ship ‘Pequod’, whose captain, Ahab, obsessed with revenge giant white whale, killer whale hunters known as Moby Dick. In a previous voyage, Moby Dick bit off Ahab’s l…
Who is the author of “Moby Dick”?
“Moby Dick” is credited to Herman Melville.
When was “Moby Dick” published?
Publisher: Independently Published. Year: 2019.
What is the ISBN for “Moby Dick”?
ISBN-13: 9781708925857.
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
Language: en. Pages: 45.

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