White-Jacket
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First published in 1850, White-Jacket; or, The World in a Man-of-War is a powerful and socially conscious novel by Herman Melville, drawn from his own service aboard a U.S. Navy warship.
The narrative follows an unnamed young sailor—nicknamed "White-Jacket" for the distinctive coat he wears—as he serves aboard a massive man-of-war. Through a series of vivid episodes, Melville presents an unflin...
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First published in 1850, White-Jacket; or, The World in a Man-of-War is a powerful and socially conscious novel by Herman Melville, drawn from his own service aboard a U.S. Navy warship.
The narrative follows an unnamed young sailor—nicknamed "White-Jacket" for the distinctive coat he wears—as he serves aboard a massive man-of-war. Through a series of vivid episodes, Melville presents an unflin...
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