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Cover of Moby Dick by Herman Melville
Year: 2018
Language: en
Pages: 370
ISBN-13: 9781718908680
Dimensions:
Height: 10 Inches
Length: 7 Inches
Weight: 1.41977696728 Pounds
Width: 0.84 Inches
Dewey Decimal: 813/.3
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Moby Dick by Herman Melville, published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on May 9, 2018, is a classic work of literature that spans 370 pages. The narrative follows Ishmael, a young schoolteacher from Manhattan, who embarks on a whaling voyage aboard the Pequod. Along the way, he forms a friendship with Queequeg, a tattooed cannibal from the South Seas, as they prepare to face the formidable Captain Ahab, whose obsession with the great white whale, Moby Dick, drives the story forward.

Readers will find a rich exploration of themes such as friendship and obsession within the context of adventure and the whaling industry. The novel delves into the complexities of Ahab’s character and his relentless pursuit of vengeance against Moby Dick, the whale that left him crippled. This edition presents Melville’s intricate prose and vivid storytelling, inviting readers to engage with the classic tale of action and adventure in the world of whaling.


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Despite strange warnings, Ishmael, a young schoolteacher from Manhattan, signs up for a voyage aboard the Pequod, a whaling ship departing from New Bedford, Massachusetts. While on shore, he strikes up a friendship with Queequeg, a tattooed South Seas cannibal. The unlikely friends are hired for the journey-only to discover their commander will be Captain Ahab, a brooding, one-legged, tyrannical old man fixated on avenging Moby Dick, the great white whale who crippled him.

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This page includes the available description and bibliographic details for “Moby Dick” by Herman Melville. Synopsis preview: Despite strange warnings, Ishmael, a young schoolteacher from Manhattan, signs up for a voyage aboard the Pequod, a whaling ship departing from New Bedford, Massachusetts. While on shore, he strikes up a friendship with…
Who is the author of “Moby Dick”?
“Moby Dick” is credited to Herman Melville.
When was “Moby Dick” published?
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. Year: 2018.
What is the ISBN for “Moby Dick”?
ISBN-13: 9781718908680.
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
Language: en. Pages: 370.

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