1832 Moby Dick Inspiration Melville Morrell Narrative
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1832 Moby Dick Inspiration Melville Morrell Narrative of Four Voyages Shipwrecks
Benjamin Morrell was a 19th-century American sailor who is primarily remembered for his book ‘A Narrative of Four Voyages’. This book described his sea adventures, his discoveries, and shipwrecks.
And while much of his work is disputed, one such thing that is not is that Herman Melville is thought to have based themes of his book ‘Moby Dick’. As a child, Melville saw Morrell on one of his voyage tours and was fascinated by the stories.
Item number: #10468
Price: $950
MORRELL, Benjamin
A Narrative of four voyages to the South Sea, North and South Pacific Ocean, Chinese Sea, Ethiopic and Southern Atlantic Ocean, Indian and Antarctic Ocean, from... 1822 to 1831. ...To which is prefixed a brief sketch of the author's early life.
New York: J. & J. Harper, 1832. First edition.
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Collation: Complete with all pages
xxvii, [1], 29-492, [4]
Provenance: Handwritten – G. Domingo
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover; tight & secure
Size: ~9in X 6in (23cm x 15cm)
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Benjamin Morrell was a 19th-century American sailor who is primarily remembered for his book ‘A Narrative of Four Voyages’. This book described his sea adventures, his discoveries, and shipwrecks.
And while much of his work is disputed, one such thing that is not is that Herman Melville is thought to have based themes of his book ‘Moby Dick’. As a child, Melville saw Morrell on one of his voyage tours and was fascinated by the stories.
Item number: #10468
Price: $950
MORRELL, Benjamin
A Narrative of four voyages to the South Sea, North and South Pacific Ocean, Chinese Sea, Ethiopic and Southern Atlantic Ocean, Indian and Antarctic Ocean, from... 1822 to 1831. ...To which is prefixed a brief sketch of the author's early life.
New York: J. & J. Harper, 1832. First edition.
Details:
Collation: Complete with all pages
xxvii, [1], 29-492, [4]
Provenance: Handwritten – G. Domingo
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover; tight & secure
Size: ~9in X 6in (23cm x 15cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
10468
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