-Moby Dick*

W 1974 Herman Melville, The Franklin Library 

Notes

Moby-Dick by Herman Melville is a classic American novel published in 1851. The story follows Captain Ahab's obsessive quest to hunt down Moby Dick, a giant white whale that previously destroyed Ahab's ship and left him maimed. Narrated by Ishmael, a sailor on Ahab's whaling ship, the novel explores themes of obsession, revenge, and the struggle between man and nature. Melville's richly detailed descriptions, symbolic depth, and exploration of existential questions have cemented "Moby-Dick" as one of the greatest works in American literature.

Description

Black leather hard back edition with gold embossed design on the front and back cover with gold embossed lettering on the spine. Gold fore edge design with blue silk bookmark and beautiful black and white illustrations throughout the chapter headings. Crease of wear in the spine with minor cracking. Wonderful condition.