Moby Dick

Cover of Moby Dick by Herman Melville
Year: 2004
Language: en
Pages: 176
ISBN-13: 9780746062760
Dimensions:
Height: 7.55904 Inches
Length: 5.78739 Inches
Weight: 0.38801358112 Pounds
Width: 0.51181 Inches
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Moby Dick by Herman Melville, published by Usborne Publishing, Limited in 2004, is a retelling of the classic tale that captures the essence of adventure and survival. This edition, comprising 176 pages, presents the story of Captain Ahab and his relentless pursuit of the great white whale that left him crippled. As Ishmael, a sailor aboard the whaling ship Pequod, embarks on this perilous journey, readers are drawn into a world where the ocean’s depths conceal both danger and wonder.

In this retelling, readers will find a vivid depiction of the chase between Ahab and Moby Dick, highlighting themes of revenge and the struggle against nature. The narrative unfolds with intense action as the crew faces the formidable whale, culminating in a dramatic confrontation. Enhanced by atmospheric illustrations, an informative introduction, and useful notes, this edition aims to engage today’s readers while preserving the core elements of the original story. The book explores subjects such as marine life and adventure, making it a captivating choice for those interested in classic literature and thrilling escapades.


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Captain Ahab takes his crew on a mission to find Moby Dick, the great white whale that crippled him. But while they relaxed on the surface, Moby Dick was thundering towards them, charging up from a thousand feet below. The speeding whale smashed into the hull of one boat and carried it forty feet into the air. It burst into a cloud of wood chips and broken, bloody men. Lodging into the sea, Ishmael signs up for a voyage on the whaling ship Pequod. The ship’s captain, Ahab, soon reveals his true mission, he wants revenge on the whale that maimed him. The chase takes Ishmael to the other side of the world and ends in a terrifying fight for survival. Usborne classics have been retold for today’s readers with atmospheric illustrations, an informative introduction and useful notes.

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This page includes the available description and bibliographic details for “Moby Dick” by Herman Melville. Synopsis preview: Captain Ahab takes his crew on a mission to find Moby Dick, the great white whale that crippled him. But while they relaxed on the surface, Moby Dick was thundering towards them, charging up from a thousand feet below. T…
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“Moby Dick” is credited to Herman Melville.
When was “Moby Dick” published?
Publisher: Usborne Publishing, Limited. Year: 2004.
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ISBN-13: 9780746062760.
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Language: en. Pages: 176.

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