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White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War
White Jacket or The World in a ManofWar
Author: Herman Melville
White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War, was understandably acclaimed for its authenticity when it was first published in 1850, since Herman Melville drew upon his own experiences serving on a U.S. Navy frigate in writing it. Also, the book's celebrated depiction of the horrors of corporal punishment was widely credited with influencing Congr...  more »
ISBN: 172043
Publication Date: 1996
Pages: 504
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