White Jacket; Or The World on a Man-of-War

- Beautifully illustrated with atmospheric paintings by renowned artists White Jacket is the intriguing tale of life for a common sailor aboard a US frigate in the mid-nineteenth century. Based on Melville's own experiences it's a fascinating historical account that's also extremely critical of American naval life and is considered his most political work.. - Just as accessible and enjoyable for today's modern readers as it would have been when first published well over a century ago the novel is one of the great works of American literature and continues to be widely read and studied throughout the world.. - This meticulous digital edition from Heritage Illustrated Publishing is a faithful reproduction of the original text.