Long before penning Moby-Dick, which many regard as the quintessential American novel, author Herman Melville was captivated by life on the open sea. White Jacket adopts a different perspective, focusing on the brutal treatment that many sailors received at the hands of their superiors. In particular, it has been noted that this novel proved to be instrumental in banning the practice of flogging in several branches of the U.S. military.
| ISBN: | 9781776517817 |
| Publication date: | 1st April 2011 |
| Author: | Melville, Herman |
| Publisher: | The Floating Press |
| Format: | Ebook |
Long before penning Moby-Dick, which many regard as the quintessential American novel, author Herman Melville was captivated by life on the open sea. White Jacket adopts a different perspective, focusing on the brutal treatment that many sailors received at the hands of their superiors. In particular, it has been noted that this novel proved to be instrumental in banning the practice of flogging in several branches of the U.S. military.
White Jacket features in the following genres: Action Adventure
White Jacket is available in Ebook
White Jacket was written by Melville, Herman and published by The Floating Press
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