Few tales in literary history loom larger than the epic of Ishmael, who weathers the mad Captain Ahab's ill-starred quest to slay a mighty whale.

• Rediscover Melville's classic in this elegant Masterpiece Library Edition, honoring the Peter Pauper Press founders' tradition of publishing beautiful books.
• Hardcover keepsake volume is crafted with reinforced cloth quarter-binding for durability.
• Design features textured embossing, iridescent highlights, and a foil-stamped spine.
• Premium acid-free archival-quality paper ensures longevity.
• Cream-color pages with font, type size, and line spacing chosen for a comfortable reading experience.
• Gilded-gold edging catches the light with each turn of a page.
• Matching ribbon bookmark.
• For every collector of fine books.
• 584 pages.
• Measures 6-1/2'' x 9-1/4''.

Author Biography

American writer and poet Herman Melville (1819-1891) is best known for his novels of the sea, especially his masterpiece, Moby Dick.

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