Faiella, Graham.

Moby Dick and the whaling industry of the 19th century / Graham Faiella. - New York : Rosen Central Primary Source, 2004. - 64 p. : col. ill., col. photos., map ; 25 cm. - Looking at literature through primary sources .

Includes index. Includes chronology. Includes glossary.

Includes bibliographies.

This book traces the process and influences behind the writing of Herman Melville's novel, Moby Dick, which was published in the 1850s and based on the author's own experiences at sea.

4-8 Medialog, Inc.



0823945057 (lib.)

2003015893


Melville, Herman, 1819-1891. Moby Dick.


Whaling--History.--New England
Sea stories--History and criticism.

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