- 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. Read more