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This is Melville's Classic tale of a man that was exiled for fifty years.
Author : Herman Melville
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Page : 300 pages
File Size : 11,75 MB
Release : 1924
Category : Fiction
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This is Melville's Classic tale of a man that was exiled for fifty years.
Author : Herman Melville
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Page : 112 pages
File Size : 49,82 MB
Release : 2020-08-10
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Israel Potter: His Fifty Years of Exile is the eighth book by American writer Herman Melville, first published in serial form in Putnam's Monthly magazine between July 1854 and March 1855, and in book form by G. P. Putnam & Co. in March 1855. A pirated edition was also published in London by George Routledge in May 1855. The book is loosely based on a pamphlet (108-page) autobiography that Melville acquired in the 1840s, Life and Remarkable Adventures of Israel R. Potter (Providence, Rhode Island, 1824).When Israel Potter leaves his plow to fight in the American Revolution, he's immediately thrown into the Battle of Bunker Hill, where he receives multiple wounds. However, this does not deter him, and after hearing a rousing speech by General George Washington, he volunteers for further duty, this time at sea, where more ill fortune awaits him. Israel is captured by the British Navy and taken to England. Yet, he makes his escape, and this triggers a series of extraordinary events and meetings with remarkable people. Along the way, Israel encounters King George III, who takes a liking to the Yankee rebel and shelters him in Kew Gardens; Benjamin Franklin, who presses Israel into service as a spy; John Paul Jones, who invites Israel to join his crew aboard The Ranger; and Ethan Allen, whom Israel attempts to free from a British prison.
Author : Herman Melville
Publisher : Northwestern University Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 39,12 MB
Release : 1982-01-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780810105522
Unique among Melville's works, Israel Potter was the author's only historical novel, presuming to offer the life history of Revolutionary War figure Israel Potter--based on Potter's own obscure narrative Life and Remarkable Adventures of Israel R. Potter--and featuring characters such as Benjamin Franklin and Ethan Allen. In offering the manuscript to his publisher, Melville assured him, "I engage that the story shall contain nothing of any sort to shock the fastidious. There will be very little reflective writing in it; nothing weighty. It is adventure." This came as a relief, for his previous novel, Pierre, had shocked readers and brought down universal castigation. This edition is an Approved Text of the Center for Editions of American Authors (Modern Language Association of America).
Author : Herman Melville
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Page : 274 pages
File Size : 32,70 MB
Release : 1925
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Author : Melville H.
Publisher : Рипол Классик
Page : pages
File Size : 12,42 MB
Release : 2015
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 5521074643
Herman Melville (1819–1891) was an American poet and novelist of the American Renaissance, best known for his allusive adventure novel “Moby-Dick.” Partially based on real events, “Israel Potter: His Fifty Years of Exile” tells us a wildly eventful story of a soldier during the American Revolution. An extraordinary adventure full colorful historical events and personalities, including John Paul Jones, Benjamin Franklin, and even King George III.
Author : Herman Melville
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Page : 248 pages
File Size : 38,55 MB
Release : 1923
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Page : pages
File Size : 39,29 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Book jackets
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Author : Herman Melville
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Page : 226 pages
File Size : 17,12 MB
Release : 2021-05-25
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Israel Potter: His Fifty Years of Exile is the eighth book by American writer Herman Melville, first published in serial form in Putnam's Monthly magazine between July 1854 and March 1855, and in book form by G. P. Putnam & Co. in March 1855. A pirated edition was also published in London by George Routledge in May 1855. The book is loosely based on a pamphlet (108-page) autobiography that Melville acquired in the 1840s, Life and Remarkable Adventures of Israel R. Potter (Providence, Rhode Island)
Author : Herman Melville
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Page : 280 pages
File Size : 18,89 MB
Release : 2015-02-17
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ISBN : 9781297078798
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Author : Herman Melville
Publisher : Courier Dover Publications
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 26,28 MB
Release : 2016-01-14
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0486799956
Soldier, sailor, and spy, Israel Potter's lively career leads to encounters with historic figures such as Ben Franklin, John Paul Jones, and George III. "Hilarious, tender, expressive." — The Village Voice. Includes Melville's source material, Life and Remarkable Adventures of Israel R. Potter.