White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War

White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War by Herman Melville is a semi-autobiographical novel that explores life aboard a U.S. Navy frigate during the 19th century. The story follows a sailor known as White Jacket, who narrates his experiences and observations of ship life, from the harsh discipline to the camaraderie among the crew. Melville vividly depicts the physical and moral challenges faced by sailors, critiquing naval practices such as flogging and the oppressive hierarchy aboard the ship. Through White Jacket's journey, the novel reflects broader themes of individuality, freedom, and the struggles against authority, offering insights into the human condition within the confines of military life. Summary by Dream Audiobooks

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1 - White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War - Preface and The Jacket

October 17, 2023 • 7 mins

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2 - White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War - Homeward Bound

October 17, 2023 • 4 mins

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3 - White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War - A Glance At The Principal Divisions, Into Which A Man-of-War's Crew Is Divided

October 17, 2023 • 13 mins

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4 - White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War - Jack Chase

October 17, 2023 • 13 mins

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5 - Jack Chase on a Spanish Quarter-Deck; 6 - The Quarter-Deck Officers, Warrant Officers, and Berth-Deck Underlings Of A Man-of-War; Where

October 17, 2023 • 30 mins

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7 - White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War - Breakfast, Dinner, And Supper

October 17, 2023 • 7 mins

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8 - White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War - Selvagee Contrasted With Mad-Jack

October 17, 2023 • 11 mins

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9 - White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War - Of The Pockets That Were In The Jacket; 10 - From Pockets To Pickpockets

October 17, 2023 • 11 mins

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11 - White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War - The Pursuit of Poetry Under Difficulties

October 17, 2023 • 11 mins

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12 - The Good or Bad Temper of Men-of-War's Men, In a Great Degree, Attributable to Their Particular Stations and Duties Aboard Ship

October 17, 2023 • 15 mins

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13 - White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War - A Man-of-War Hermit In A Mob

October 17, 2023 • 7 mins

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14 - A Draught In A Man-of-War; 15 - A Salt-Junk Club In A Man-of-War, With A Notice To Quit

October 17, 2023 • 29 mins

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16 - White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War - General Training In A Man-of-War

October 17, 2023 • 20 mins

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17 - White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War - Away! Second, Third, and Fourth Cutters, Away!

October 17, 2023 • 7 mins

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18 - White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War - A Man-of-War Full As A Nut

October 17, 2023 • 4 mins

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19 - White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War - The Jacket Aloft

October 17, 2023 • 8 mins

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20 - White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War - How They Sleep In A Man of War

October 17, 2023 • 7 mins

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21 - White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War - One Reason Why Men-of-War's Men Are, Generally, Short-Lived

October 17, 2023 • 8 mins

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22 - White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War - Wash-Day And House-Cleaning In A Man-Of-War

October 17, 2023 • 11 mins

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23 - White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War - Theatricals In A Man-of-War

October 17, 2023 • 17 mins

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White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War

Episodes

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.css-r6mb8g{margin:0;word-break:break-word;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;box-orient:vertical;-webkit-line-clamp:1;overflow:hidden;}2 - White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War - Homeward Bound

3 - White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War - A Glance At The Principal Divisions, Into Which A Man-of-War's Crew Is Divided

4 - White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War - Jack Chase

5 - Jack Chase on a Spanish Quarter-Deck; 6 - The Quarter-Deck Officers, Warrant Officers, and Berth-Deck Underlings Of A Man-of-War; Where

7 - White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War - Breakfast, Dinner, And Supper

8 - White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War - Selvagee Contrasted With Mad-Jack

9 - White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War - Of The Pockets That Were In The Jacket; 10 - From Pockets To Pickpockets

11 - White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War - The Pursuit of Poetry Under Difficulties

12 - The Good or Bad Temper of Men-of-War's Men, In a Great Degree, Attributable to Their Particular Stations and Duties Aboard Ship

13 - White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War - A Man-of-War Hermit In A Mob

14 - A Draught In A Man-of-War; 15 - A Salt-Junk Club In A Man-of-War, With A Notice To Quit

16 - White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War - General Training In A Man-of-War

17 - White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War - Away! Second, Third, and Fourth Cutters, Away!

18 - White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War - A Man-of-War Full As A Nut

19 - White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War - The Jacket Aloft

20 - White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War - How They Sleep In A Man of War

21 - White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War - One Reason Why Men-of-War's Men Are, Generally, Short-Lived

22 - White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War - Wash-Day And House-Cleaning In A Man-Of-War

23 - White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War - Theatricals In A Man-of-War

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1 - White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War - Preface and The Jacket

2 - White Jacket, or The World in a Man-of-War - Homeward Bound