Herman Melville was, of course, the author of that famous sea-faring novel Moby Dick. Mr. Melville died Sept. 28, 1891 in New York City. Moby Dick was published in 1851 and could be purchased for the princely sum of about $1.50. Mr. Melville's story about the now famous whale and captain was a flop and he died a destitute hermit.
It was only when a Canadian professor read that book eight years later and pronounced it "the best sea story ever written" that Moby Dick achieved fame.
Read more about Mr. Melville on his WEBSITE (yes he has his own website)
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