Few tales in literary history loom larger than the epic of Ishmael, who weathers the mad Captain Ahab's ill-starred quest to slay a mighty whale.

* Rediscover Melville's classic in this elegant Masterpiece Library Edition, honoring the Peter Pauper Press founders' tradition of publishing beautiful books.
* Hardcover keepsake volume is crafted with reinforced cloth quarter-binding for durability.
* Design features textured embossing, iridescent highlights, and a foil-stamped spine.
* Premium acid-free archival-quality paper ensures longevity.
* Cream-color pages with font, type size, and line spacing chosen for a comfortable reading experience.
* Gilded-gold edging catches the light with each turn of a page.
* Matching ribbon bookmark.
* For every collector of fine books.
* 584 pages.
* Measures 6-1/2'' wide x 9-1/4'' high.