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To: Publius; numberonepal; AFB-XYZ; little jeremiah
I recommend In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex instead.

This is the story that was the inspiration for Melville writing Moby Dick.

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LonePalm, le Républicain du verre cassé (The Broken Glass Republican)

2,802 posted on 10/14/2024 11:06:55 AM PDT by LonePalm (Commander and Chef)
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To: LonePalm; Publius

I read “Two Years Before the Mast” when I was young, my parents had many old books. I don’t think I read any Melville. which is my loss.


2,809 posted on 10/14/2024 11:43:21 AM PDT by little jeremiah (https://qalerts.app/)
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To: LonePalm

Thanks, LonePalm.

Saving for later.


2,834 posted on 10/14/2024 1:36:26 PM PDT by grey_whiskers (The opinions are solely those of the author and are subject to change without notice.)
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To: LonePalm

I will read Heart of the Sea for my next vacation book.


2,873 posted on 10/14/2024 6:07:31 PM PDT by numberonepal (WWG1WGA)
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