Redburn (1849) and White-Jacket (1850), both tales based on his experience as a well-born young man at sea, were given respectable reviews, but did not sell well enough to support his expanding family. Mardi (1849), a romance-adventure and his first book not based on his own experience, was not well received. Their success gave him the financial security to marry Elizabeth Shaw, the daughter of the Boston jurist Lemuel Shaw. Typee, his first book, and its sequel, Omoo (1847), were travel-adventures based on his encounters with the peoples of the island. He took to sea in 1839 as a common sailor on a merchant ship and then on the whaler Acushnet, but he jumped ship in the Marquesas Islands. Melville was born in New York City, the third child of a prosperous merchant whose death in 1832 left the family in dire financial straits. Although his reputation was not high at the time of his death, the centennial of his birth in 1919 was the starting point of a Melville revival, and Moby-Dick grew to be considered one of the great American novels. Among his best-known works are Moby-Dick (1851) Typee (1846), a romanticized account of his experiences in Polynesia and Billy Budd, Sailor, a posthumously published novella. Pick up a copy of Maui Revealed and see why this island is considered “No ka oi”, or “the best”, in Hawai‘i.Herman Melville ( born Melvill August 1, 1819 – September 28, 1891) was an American novelist, short story writer, and poet of the American Renaissance period. All our reviews are done anonymously and we don’t take any kickbacks, advertisements or perks that could skew our honest assessment of what to expect. Our custom-made maps are made with visitors in mind, making the various spots easy to find while leaving out the clutter. Whether it’s information on the safest ways to see Maui’s natural wonders or which restaurants are the most consistent in serving up an unforgettable experience, we’ve got you covered. Everything is analyzed in relation to what’s around it, so you can choose what the best options are for you each day. For over 20 years we’ve lived the activities, adventures and experiences we write about in our reviews-we’ve done the leg work of finding the best of the best (and worst of the worst) so you don’t have to. The Valley Isle is packed with things to see and do, but wading through the sea of attractions and companies can get overwhelming. Visit Maui and get the most out of your trip with the best selling guide to the area, Maui Revealed.
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