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Cover of Moby Dick by Herman Melville
Year: 2018
Language: en
Pages: 370
ISBN-13: 9781987650075
Dimensions:
Height: 10 inches
Length: 7 inches
Weight: 1.42 pounds
Width: 0.84 inches
Dewey Decimal: 813/.3
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Moby Dick by Herman Melville is a classic work of literature published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on April 8, 2018. This edition spans 370 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows Ishmael, a young schoolteacher from Manhattan, who embarks on a whaling voyage aboard the Pequod, where he forms an unexpected friendship with Queequeg, a tattooed cannibal from the South Seas. Their journey takes a dark turn under the command of Captain Ahab, a brooding figure obsessed with avenging his encounter with Moby Dick, the formidable white whale.

Readers will encounter themes of adventure and the complexities of human relationships as Ishmael and Queequeg navigate life at sea. The story delves into the dynamics of friendship and the relentless pursuit of vengeance, set against the backdrop of whaling and maritime life. This edition of Moby Dick offers a rich exploration of action and adventure, making it a significant entry in the realm of classic literature and sea stories.


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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…
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“Moby Dick” is credited to Herman Melville.
When was “Moby Dick” published?
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. Year: 2018.
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ISBN-13: 9781987650075.
What are the book details (language, pages, edition)?
Language: en. Pages: 370.

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