Anyone could swear like a sailor! Within the larger culture, sailors had pride of place in swearing. But how they swore and the reasons for their bad language w

Discusses the art of scrimshaw and the role of New York in the history of American whaling. Presents pictures and descriptions of pieces from the South Street S

Moby-Dick; or, The Whale is a novel by Herman Melville, first published in 1851. The story tells the adventures of wandering sailor Ishmael, and his voyage on t

HERMAN MELVILLE Ultimate Collection: 50+ Adventure Classics, Philosophical Novels & Short Stories is truly a treasure trove for lovers of Melville's work. This

Herman Melville's 'The Complete Novels' is a collection of sea tales, maritime adventures, and philosophical novels that showcase the author's mastery of langua