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Scientific American magazine Vol 2. No. 3 Oct 10 1846 by Various
Scientific American magazine Vol 2. No. 3 Oct 10 1846 by Various
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| Author | Various |
|---|---|
| Editor | Porter, Rufus, 1792-1884 |
| Title | Scientific American magazine Vol 2. No. 3 Oct 10 1846 The Advocate of Industry and Journal of Scientific, Mechanical and Other Improvements |
| Credits | Produced by David T. Jones and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net Images generously provided by "Making of America" Cornell University. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 57.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | 英语 |
| LoC Class | T: Technology |
| Subject | Science -- Periodicals |
| Subject | Technology -- Periodicals |
| Category | Text |
| Source EBook-No. | Project Gutenberg 29411 |
| Release Date | July 14, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | January 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 670 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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"Moby Dick; Or, The Whale" by Herman Melville is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story follows Ishmael, a sailor on a whaling voyage, who seeks adventure and escape from his gloomy life on land. As he embarks on this journey, he becomes drawn into the complex world of whaling and is introduced to the ominous figure of Captain Ahab, whose obsession with a legendary white whale ultimately drives the narrative. At the start of the novel, Ishmael introduces himself and shares his philosophy about the sea as a remedy for his melancholic disposition. He muses on the magnetic pull of the ocean, describing not only his own urge to set sail but also the collective longing of city dwellers for the water. Ishmael's journey takes him to New Bedford, where he experiences a series of humorous and strange encounters while seeking lodging before joining a whaling ship. As he navigates his way through the town, he is introduced to Queequeg, a tattooed harpooner with a mysterious past, setting the stage for a unique friendship that unfolds amidst the backdrop of whaling adventures.
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