White Jacket or the World in a Man of War - Herman Melville - Bog

White Jacket Or The World In A Man Of War is a novel written by Herman Melville. The book is a semi-autobiographical account of Melville's experiences as a sailor aboard the USS Neversink in the mid-1800s. The story follows the life of a young sailor named White Jacket, who joins the navy with dreams of adventure and glory. However, he quickly learns that life aboard a man-of-war is not as glamorous as he had imagined, and he is subjected to the harsh realities of life at sea. The book provides a detailed look at the daily routines and hardships of sailors in the navy, including the brutal punishments inflicted upon them for even the slightest infractions. Melville also examines the social and political dynamics aboard the ship, as well as the larger issues of war and imperialism. Through White Jacket's experiences, Melville offers a critique of the navy and the wider social and political systems that sustain it. The book is a powerful commentary on the human cost of war and the need for greater compassion and understanding in society.Oh, shipmates and world-mates, all round! we the people suffer many abuses. Our gun-deck is full of complaints. In vain from Lieutenants do we appeal to the Captain; in vain--while on board our world-frigate--to the indefinite Navy Commissioners, so far out of sight aloft. Yet the worst of our evils we blindly inflict upon ourselves; our officers can not remove them, even if they would. From the last ills no being can save another; therein each man must be his own saviour.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.