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What did you think the most surprising part of the story was?

Thomas Cooper Hi all, I'm a newby but saw this listed and had to throw in. I read this on holiday while in Nantucket, August of 2001. I bought it because Melville h…moreHi all, I'm a newby but saw this listed and had to throw in. I read this on holiday while in Nantucket, August of 2001. I bought it because Melville himself interviewed the captain at his home there while researching Moby Dick. Melville's great grandson, Moby had just had a hit single on the charts, so I thought it would be a good cross historical read.
Even without the backround, this is an incredible story. Philbrick does a terrific job.(less)

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