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Omoo
Herman Melville
Named after the Polynesian term for a rover, or someone who roams from island to island, Omoo chronicles the tumultuous events aboard a South Sea whaling vessel and is based on Melville's personal experiences as a crew member on a ship sailing the Pacific. From recruiting among the natives for sailors to handling deserters and even mutiny, Melville gives a first-person account of life as a sailor during the nineteenth century filled with colourful characters and vivid descriptions of the far-flung locales of Polynesia.
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | June 5, 2020 |
| ISBN13 | 9798648799486 |
| Pages | 372 |
| Dimensions | 216 × 280 × 20 mm · 861 g |
| Language | English |