White Jacket; Or, The World on a Man-of-War by Herman Melville

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Author Melville, Herman, 1819-1891
Title White Jacket; Or, The World on a Man-of-War
Note Reading ease score: 64.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White-Jacket
Credits Geoff Palmer
Summary "White-Jacket; Or, The World on a Man-of-War" by Herman Melville is a semi-autobiographical narrative written in the mid-19th century. The book recounts the author's experiences as an ordinary seaman aboard a U.S. Navy frigate during a cruise that includes perilous journeys and humorous interactions among the crew. The main character, referred to as White-Jacket, provides insight into naval life, camaraderie, and the unique challenges faced by sailors at that time. The opening of the narrative introduces the protagonist and his peculiar invention of a white jacket, which he creates out of necessity during their stay in Callao, Peru, before heading toward Cape Horn. As he reflects on the impracticality of the jacket during harsh weather, he also sets the tone for his humorous and often critical observations about ship life. White-Jacket humorously documents the various divisions of the ship’s crew, the duties assigned to each, and his interactions with notable figures like Jack Chase, a beloved and skilled sailor. Through this lens, the reader is invited into the chaotic yet vibrant world of life at sea, filled with camaraderie, mischief, and unique character dynamics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Sea stories
Subject Sailors -- Fiction
Subject Naval discipline -- Fiction
Subject Flagellation -- Fiction
Subject Warships -- Fiction
Subject United States -- History, Naval -- 19th century -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 10712
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 28, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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