White Jacket Or The World In A Man Of War
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Sprache:Englisch
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Verlag:Kessinger Publishing, LLC
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Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
17.06.2004
Verlag
Kessinger Publishing, LLCSeitenzahl
364
Maße (L/B/H)
23,5/19,1/2 cm
Gewicht
679 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-4191-9392-7
""White Jacket Or The World In A Man Of War"" is a novel by the renowned American author Herman Melville. The book is a semi-autobiographical account of Melville's experiences as a sailor aboard a United States Navy frigate. The story is narrated by a young sailor named White Jacket, who is assigned to the USS Neversink, a ship that is part of the American fleet patrolling the Pacific Ocean. Through White Jacket's eyes, readers are given a glimpse into life aboard a man-of-war. Melville explores the harsh realities of life at sea, including the brutal discipline, poor living conditions, and the dangers of battle. The novel also touches on themes of imperialism, racism, and the dehumanizing effects of military life. The book is divided into four parts, each focusing on a different aspect of life aboard the ship. The first part introduces the reader to the crew and the ship, while the second part explores the daily routines and hardships of life at sea. The third part focuses on the ship's encounters with other vessels and the dangers of battle. The final part of the book delves into the psychological effects of life at sea and the toll it takes on the crew's mental health. Overall, ""White Jacket Or The World In A Man Of War"" is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on life in the Navy during the mid-19th century. Melville's vivid descriptions and insightful commentary make this book a must-read for anyone interested in maritime history, American literature, or military life.Oh, shipmates and world-mates, all round! we the people suffer many abuses. Our gun-deck is full of complaints. In vain from Lieutenants do we appeal to the Captain; in vain--while on board our world-frigate--to the indefinite Navy Commissioners, so far out of sight aloft. Yet the worst of our evils we blindly inflict upon ourselves; our officers can not remove them, even if they would. From the last ills no being can save another; therein each man must be his own saviour.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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