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Moby-Dick; or The Whale, by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here: [ ]. Chapter 52: The Albatross LINK TO TABLE OF LINK CHAPTER 52. The Albatross. South-eastward from the Cape, off the distant Crozetts, a good cruising ground for Right Whalemen, a sail loomed ahead, the Goney (Albatross) by name. As she slowly drew nigh, from my lofty perch at the fore-mast-head, I had a good view of that sight so remarkable to a tyro in the far ocean fisheries—a whaler at sea, and long absent from home. As if the waves had been fullers, this craft was bleached like the skeleton of a stranded walrus. All down her sides, this spectral appearance was traced with long channels of reddened rust, while all her spars and her rigging were like the thick branches of trees furred over with hoar-frost. Only her lower sails were set. A wild sight it was to see her long-bearded look-outs at those three mast-heads. They seemed clad in the skins of beasts, so torn and bepatched the raiment that had survived nearly four years of cruising. Standing in iron hoops nailed to the mast, they swayed and swung over a fathomless sea; and though, when the ship slowly glided close under our stern, we six men in the air came so nigh to each other that we might almost have leaped from the mast-heads of one ship to those of the other; yet, those forlorn-looking fishermen, mildly eyeing us as they passed, said not one word to our own look-outs, while the quarter-deck hail was being heard from below. “Ship ahoy! Have ye seen the White Whale?” But as the strange captain, leaning over the pallid bulwarks, was in the act of putting his trumpet to his mouth, it somehow fell from his hand into the sea; and the wind now rising amain, he in vain strove to make himself heard without it. Meantime his ship was still increasing the distance between. While in various silent ways the seamen of the Pequod were evincing their observance of this ominous incident at the first mere mention of the White Whale’s name to another ship, Ahab for a moment paused; it almost seemed as though he would have lowered a boat to board the stranger, had not the threatening wind forbade. But taking advantage of his windward position, he again seized his trumpet, and knowing by her aspect that the stranger vessel was a Nantucketer and shortly bound home, he loudly hailed—“Ahoy there! This is the Pequod, bound round the world! Tell them to address all future letters to the Pacific ocean! and this time three years, if I am not at home, tell them to address them to ——” At that moment the two wakes were fairly crossed, and instantly, then, in accordance with their singular ways, shoals of small harmless fish, that for some days before had been placidly swimming by our side, darted away with what seemed shuddering fins, and ranged themselves fore and aft with the stranger’s flanks. Though in the course of his continual voyagings Ahab must often before have noticed a similar sight, yet, to any monomaniac man, the veriest trifles capriciously carry meanings. “Swim away from me, do ye?” murmured Ahab, gazing over into the water. There seemed but little in the words, but the tone conveyed more of deep helpless sadness than the insane old man had ever before evinced. But turning to the steersman, who thus far had been holding the ship in the wind to diminish her headway, he cried out in his old lion voice,—“Up helm! Keep her off round the world!” Round the world! There is much in that sound to inspire proud feelings; but whereto does all that circumnavigation conduct? Only through numberless perils to the very point whence we started, where those that we left behind secure, were all the time before us. Were this world an endless plain, and by sailing eastward we could for ever reach new distances, and discover sights more sweet and strange than any Cyclades or Islands of King Solomon, then there were promise in the voyage. But in pursuit of those far mysteries we dream of, or in tormented chase of that demon phantom that, some time or other, swims before all human hearts; while chasing such over this round globe, they either lead us on in barren mazes or midway leave us whelmed. About HackerNoon Book Series: We bring you the most important technical, scientific, and insightful public domain books. This book is part of the public domain. Urbana, Illinois: Project Gutenberg. Retrieved April 2022 from Melville, Herman, 2001. Moby-Dick: or The Whale. https://www.gutenberg.org/files/2701/2701-h/2701-h.htm#link2HCH0052 This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at , located at . www.gutenberg.org https://www.gutenberg.org/policy/license.html

Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 52 - The Albatross

Kuma Meshes Head-On - Everything You Need to Know

কুমা মেশেস হেড-অন - আপনার যা জানা দরকার

Kuma Meshes Frontal – Alles, was Sie wissen müssen

Kuma se enfrenta de frente: todo lo que necesitas saber

Kuma Meshes de front – Tout ce que vous devez savoir

कुमा मेशेस हेड-ऑन - वह सब कुछ जो आपको जानना चाहिए

クマが正面からメッシュ化 - 知っておくべきことすべて

Kuma Meshes 정면 대결 - 알아야 할 모든 것

Kuma Meshes Head-On - Tudo o que você precisa saber

Kuma Meses в лоб – все, что вам нужно знать

Kuma Kafa Başına Meshes - Bilmeniz Gereken Her Şey

Kuma Meshes Head-On - Mọi thứ bạn cần biết

Kuma Meshes 迎面而来——您需要了解的一切

Over the last couple of days, I have seen many of my marketer colleagues and AI researchers debating over the potential ban and defending the platform blindly. TikTok As someone who not only runs ad campaigns on social media and has attended human-centered computer design courses for years but also spent some time in libertarian organizations defending the free market and individualism over state control, I have a few insights. Let me be unequivocally clear: my advocacy for AI, free from government control, is mirrored in my stance on social media platforms. However, the crux of the current debate focuses on China's proven exploitation of TikTok to surveil Western people, leaders as well as journalists and shape the ideological trajectory of our youth. open-source Without delving too deeply into politics, let me outline with data and research papers why I strongly support the bipartisan bill to ban TikTok, and why you should delete the app now! Before TikTok, social media was social Instagram, Twitter, and Snapchat; these apps focused on interactions between friends, groups, or communities until TikTok brought the dopamine hit and sucked users' attention spans. The "Likes and Fragments: Examining Perceptions of Time Spent on TikTok" research is a proven example of how TikTok users . often misjudge their usage time Findings highlight that users who engaged more intensively with the platform by liking more videos and opening the app more frequently had a higher discrepancy between their perceived and actual usage times. This suggests that the engaging and immersive nature of TikTok, combined with its algorithmically curated "For You" feed, creates an environment where users are likely to misjudge the amount of time they spend on the app. This is important because it leads us to TikTok's algorithm, which heavily relies on casino-like tactics. You have to be over 18 or 21 to gamble, but this app gets the next generations addicted from a young age. So, what exactly are these tactics? The Devious Tactics of TikTok's Algorithm Significant research from the Brown University School of Public Health highlights the addictive nature of TikTok. The design of TikTok uses classical conditioning and reward-based learning processes to encourage continuous use. Features such as the "For You" stream customize content feeds based on user interactions. Moreover, TikTok employs a variable , with the "swipe down" feature to refresh the feed mirroring the action of pulling a slot machine lever. This intermittent reinforcement keeps users engaged, always anticipating the next "rewarding" video. reward pattern similar to slot machines I have explored the algorithm below more. This strategic manipulation exploits classical conditioning and reward-based learning processes, making the platform highly addictive and challenging to resist. Last year, Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes filed a lawsuit against TikTok, showing how the "For You" recommendation algorithm hooks young users. You can read the here for further exploration. lawsuit showing TikTok's casino tactics “TikTok induces that effect by relying on the same strategy casinos use to hook gamblers on slot machines – keeping them at the machine, spending a quarter at a time, hoping that the next pull will be ‘the one,’” These random dopamine releases and other manipulative tactics hook the not-yet-fully-developed brains of our youth to this state-owned media channel. Now, let's discuss why we should not leave the control of our next generation's brain development to communist China. The Cultural Dichotomy A comparison between Douyin (Chinese version of TikTok) and ours after China's National Intelligence took control of ByteDance shows a massive difference. In 2021, China's National Intelligence . They appointed a government official with a golden vote (this person has the final say in the company), and after this change, Douyin's algorithms entirely changed. took over the control of ByteDance While your children are bombarded with 'trash content', Chinese generations are exposed to . While your one and only child spends hours doom scrolling, their children have mandatory time limits. educational content Marketing luminary Scott Galloway gives a : strong reason to avoid TikTok "If I were part of the CCP and recognized a vested interest in undermining America's strategic position globally, I would subtly and cunningly tip the balance of content to cast America in an unfavorable light. I believe this is exactly what's happening at this moment—it would be foolish for them not to engage in such tactics." The Addiction and Its Impacts An average TikTok user spends about on the app and it is projected to exceed 100 minutes this year. The hyper-personalization algorithm leads to addiction-like behaviors. 60 minutes a day It has been proven repeatedly that TikTok's hyper-personalization algorithm leads to problematic use patterns similar to . addiction-like behaviors TikTok encourages isolation and loneliness among young people, and year-over-year depression statistics show that following the widespread adoption of this soft power weapon. depression among youth has significantly increased "Individuals, particularly young people with social anxiety or depression, might be inclined to spend excessive time online, diminishing real-life interactions," explains Anne Marie Albano, PhD, director of the Columbia University Clinic for Anxiety and Related Disorders. "Avoiding active engagement with the world — through social exchanges, confronting challenges, participating in discussions, or navigating peer conflicts — can intensify feelings of isolation, despair, and emotional distress." The findings reveal that using TikTok elicits negative emotions in users, affecting their intention to continue using these platforms. It leads to feelings of wasted time, addiction, and even impacts mental health when usage becomes excessive or disrupts daily life. research proves that Tiktok's leads to consuming more and ultimately, addiction. "Understanding users’ negative emotions and continuous usage intention in short video platforms" negative emotion flow algorithm Weaponizing TikTok TikTok serves as a weapon for the state-sponsored agenda. The research conducted by the Network Contagion Research Institute in collaboration with Rutgers University Miller Center investigates to the Chinese Government. discrepancies in hashtag ratios on sensitive topics For non-sensitive topics, such as general politics and pop culture, the hashtag ratios between Instagram and TikTok approximately followed the user ratios (~2:1). This pattern of anomalies was consistent across national/regional and international issues sensitive to China, suggesting a systematic approach by TikTok to influence content visibility based on its alignment with Chinese Government interests. NCRI's research extends to geopolitically sensitive topics, demonstrating underrepresentation of hashtags , and overrepresentation of those in alignment, particularly regarding international conflicts where China has strategic interests. favoring narratives opposed to Chinese Government interests The findings raise concerns about TikTok's impartiality and the platform's potential use in furthering the national/regional or international objectives of the Chinese Government. The discrepancies in hashtag representation underscore the need for a more comprehensive analysis to understand TikTok's influence on public narratives and its alignment with the Chinese Government's geostrategic objectives. The NCRI's work highlights the importance of transparency and scrutiny in digital platforms' operations, especially when they have a significant impact on public discourse and possess the potential for governmental influence. Indeed, it is a tool utilized for advancing state-sponsored agendas, with the recent attributed to bin Laden being just one of the more notorious examples. "Letter to America" trend There are two primary uses of this instrument: and . extensive political manipulation concerns regarding data security It has been established that to its younger audience. A Wall Street Journal investigation reveals that TikTok's algorithm has displayed footage of explosions, rockets, and distressed families from war zones to a 13-year-old user who has just signed up, highlighting the platform's exposure of young users to such graphic content. TikTok amplifies content related to self-harm, mental health issues, and extremism Furthermore, research by Newsguard indicates that spending as little as 40 minutes on TikTok leads to exposure to , such as Russia's invasion of Ukraine. false content regarding political events The study " examines how user behaviors and settings affect the recommendations made by TikTok's algorithm. An Empirical Investigation of Personalization Factors on TikTok" The researchers used controlled "sock-puppet" accounts to focus on the impact of personalization factors, including language preference, geographical location, user interactions such as likes and follows, and video viewing durations, on the content that TikTok suggests to its users. The with limited control over the content they are shown leads to echo chambers and filter bubbles, where users are increasingly exposed to content that reinforces their existing beliefs and interests, limiting exposure to diverse viewpoints. "black box" nature of TikTok's recommendation algorithm These researches are showing that this app doesn't only make you addicted while diminishing your ability to pay attention, but it also deliberately changes the future of our very own civilization. The other concern pertains to data security. With over on iPhones and Android devices in the USA, there are nearly 112 million distinct data sources, encompassing not only content but also real-time voice streams. 112 million TikTok installations Data Security The by Zhuoran Liu et al. at ByteDance Inc. showcases ByteDance's position in . "Monolith: Real-Time Recommendation System With Collisionless Embedding Table" leveraging complex algorithms This is a system engineered for real-time recommendation. Monolith addresses critical challenges inherent in recommendation systems, such as handling sparse, categorical data and adapting to non-stationary user behavior, through solutions like a collisionless embedding table and dynamic feature eviction mechanisms. Let's clarify this; Traditional recommendation systems often rely on batch training, where data is collected over a period, processed, and then used to update the model's recommendations. This can lead to delays in the model reflecting the latest user interactions. Monolith's system, by contrast, uses online training. This means it learns from user interactions in real-time, allowing for a much more responsive and personalized user experience. The user's interaction with content is immediately fed back into the system, enabling it to adjust its recommendations on the fly. In the context of machine learning, an embedding table transforms sparse, categorical data into dense vectors of fixed size, which the model can more easily work with. A "collision" in this context would mean different input data points being mapped to the same vector representation, which could lead to inaccurate model predictions. A collisionless embedding table suggests a method where these collisions are minimized or eliminated, improving the model's accuracy and efficiency in handling vast amounts of categorical data. The system's architecture utilizes online training, enabling immediate adaptation based on user interactions, thus significantly refining content personalization. However, this state-of-the-art AI personalization raises important discussions about data privacy, as the continuous, involves , often without or clear data usage policies. real-time processing of user data for personalized content delivery real-time extensive data collection and analysis transparent consent mechanisms . TikTok is under scrutiny for the extent of data it gathers to customize content and refine its algorithm. There is concern that this data could potentially be accessed by the authoritarian government and used against us. One might counter-argue that ByteDance recently proposed transferring their . However, accepting this at face value is not only naive but also highlights that ensuring data security is an almost impossible task. data centers to the US by using Oracle servers The Urgent Need for Action China has been exposing its plans to since 2017. rule the world with artificial general intelligence Deleting TikTok from our phones, creating a public narrative against its use, and sharing these findings and research to enlighten our friends are crucial steps. I believe I am doing my part by writing this article to showcase why we need immediate action against this state-controlled app. "Control over the use of one's mind is integral to human autonomy, and denial of such control undermines freedom of thought and freedom of will." To gain deeper insights into the digital competition and its critical implications for the future, I highly recommend tuning in to the session, if you haven't watched it yet. All-In Summit: Bill Gurley 2,851 Miles Here, Gurley delves into discussions about regulations, the future of AI, and the upcoming intense historical crash between China and the USA. I urge you to share this content with your friends who use TikTok and encourage them to take immediate action by deleting this spyware app. Your participation in this conversation is crucial. Feel free to share your thoughts and comments below, as we continue to explore and address this important topic together. Also published here.

TikTok Should Have Been Banned Years Ago, and Here's Why

TikTok বছর আগে নিষিদ্ধ করা উচিত ছিল, এবং এখানে কেন

TikTok hätte schon vor Jahren verboten werden sollen, und hier ist der Grund

TikTok debería haber sido prohibido hace años, y este es el motivo

TikTok aurait dû être interdit il y a des années, et voici pourquoi

टिकटॉक पर वर्षों पहले ही प्रतिबंध लग जाना चाहिए था, और यहां बताया गया है क्यों

TikTokは何年も前に禁止されるべきだった、その理由は次のとおりです

TikTok은 몇 년 전에 금지되었어야 했는데, 그 이유는 다음과 같습니다.

O TikTok deveria ter sido banido há anos e aqui está o porquê

TikTok следовало запретить много лет назад, и вот почему

TikTok Yıllar Önce Yasaklanmalıydı ve İşte Nedeni

Lẽ ra TikTok đã bị cấm từ nhiều năm trước và đây là lý do

TikTok 几年前就应该被禁止，原因如下

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by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 5. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 97 -The Lamp Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 97: The Lamp by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 6. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 39 - First Night-Watch Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 39: First Night-Watch by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 7. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 14 - Nantucket Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 14: by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 8. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 104 - The Fossil Whale Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 104: The Fossil Whale by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 9. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 33 - The Specksnyder Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 33: The Specksnyder by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 10. 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Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 22 - Merry Christmas Moby-Dick; or The Whale,  Chapter 22: Merry Christmas by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 16. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 26 - Knights and Squires Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 26 by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here. 17. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 12: Biographical Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 12: Biographical by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 18. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 31  Queen Mab Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 30: Queen Mab by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 19. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 84 - Pitchpoling Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 84: Pitchpoling by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 20. 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Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 75 -The Right Whale’s Head—Contrasted View Moby-Dick; or The Whale,  Chapter 75: The Right Whale’s Head—Contrasted View by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 52. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 56 Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 56 by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 53. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 28 - Ahab Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 28: Ahab by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 54. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 69 - The Funeral Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 69: The Funeral by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 55. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 65 - The Whale as a Dish Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 65: The Whale as a Dish by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 56. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 2 - The Carpet-Bag Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 2 - The Carpet-Bag by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series 57. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 24 - The Advocate Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 24: The Advocate by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 58. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 44 - The Chart Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 44: The Chart by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 59. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 40 - Midnight, Forecastle Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 40: Midnight, Forecastle by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 60. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 57 Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 57 by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 61. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 46 - Surmises Moby-Dick; or The Whale Chapter 46: Surmises, by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 62. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 60 - The Line Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 60: The Line by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 63. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 1 - Loomings Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 1 - Loomings by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series 64. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 72 -The Monkey-Rope Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 72:The Monkey-Rope by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 65. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 48 - The First Lowering Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 48: The First Lowering by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 66. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 58 - Brit Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 58: Brit by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 67. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 27 - Knights and Squires Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 27 by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here. 68. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 94 - A Squeeze of the Hand Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 94: A Squeeze of the Hand by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 69. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 34 - The Cabin-Table Moby-Dick; or The Whale,  Chapter 34: The Cabin-Table by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 70. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 82 - The Honor and Glory of Whaling Moby-Dick; or The Whale,Chapter 82: The Honor and Glory of Whaling by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 71. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 92 - Ambergris Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 92: Ambergris by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 72. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 35 - The Mast-Head Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 35: The Mast-Head by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 73. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 71 - The Jeroboam’s Story Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 71: The Jeroboam’s Story by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 74. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 51 - The Spirit-Spout Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 51: The Spirit-Spout by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 75. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 91 - The Pequod Meets The Rose-Bud Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 91: The Pequod Meets The Rose-Bud by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 76. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 64 - Stubb’s Supper Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 64: Stubb’s Supper by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 77. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 45 - The Affidavit Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 45: The Affidavit by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 78. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 41 - Moby Dick Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 41: Moby Dick by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 79. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 55 - Of the Monstrous Pictures of Whales Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 55: Of the Monstrous Pictures of Whales by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 80. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 52 - The Albatross Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 52: The Albatross by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 81. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 49 -The Hyena Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 49: The Hyena by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 82. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 85 - The Fountain Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 85: The Fountain by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 83. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 100 - Leg and Arm Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 100: Leg and Arm by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 84. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 81 -The Pequod Meets The Virgin Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 81: The Pequod Meets The Virgin by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 85. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 61 - Stubb Kills a Whale Moby-Dick; or The Whale Chapter 61: Stubb Kills a Whale, by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 86. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 7 - The Chapel Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 7: The Chapel by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 87. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 73 Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 73 by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 88. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 3 - The Spouter-Inn Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 3 - The Spouter-Inn by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 89. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 76 -The Battering-Ram Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 76: The Battering-Ram. by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 90. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 32 - Cetology Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 32: Cetology by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 91. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 16 - The Ship Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 16: The Ship by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 92. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 9 - The Sermon Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 9 - The Sermon by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 93. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 103 - Measurement of The Whale’s Skeleton Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 103: Measurement of The Whale’s Skeleton by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 94. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 42 - The Whiteness of the Whale Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 42: The Whiteness of the Whale by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 95. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 29 - Enter Ahab; to Him, Stubb Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 29: Enter Ahab; to Him, Stubb by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 96. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 19 - The Prophet Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 19: The Prophet by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 97. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 80 - The Nut Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 80: The Nut by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 98. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 87 - The Grand Armada Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 87: The Grand Armada by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 99. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 54 - The Town-Ho’s Story Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 54: The Town-Ho’s Story by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 100. Moby-Dick; or The Whale by Herman Melville - Table of Links Moby-Dick; or The Whale, by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. The table of Links for this book can be found here. 101. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 66 - The Shark Massacre Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 66: The Shark Massacre by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 102. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 20 - All Astir Moby-Dick; or The Whale, chapter 20: All Astir by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 103. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 78 - Cistern and Buckets Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 78: Cistern and Buckets by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 104. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 101 - The Decanter Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 101: The Decanter by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 105. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 36 - The Quarter-Deck Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 36: The Quarter-Deck by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. Thank you for checking out the 105 most read stories about Moby Dick Or The Whale on HackerNoon. to find the most read stories about any technology. Visit the /Learn Repo

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Let's learn about via these 105 free stories. They are ordered by most time reading created on HackerNoon. Visit the to find the most read stories about any technology. Herman Melville /Learn Repo 1. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 20 - All Astir Moby-Dick; or The Whale, chapter 20: All Astir by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 2. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 66 - The Shark Massacre Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 66: The Shark Massacre by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 3. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 57 Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 57 by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 4. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 52 - The Albatross Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 52: The Albatross by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 5. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 78 - Cistern and Buckets Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 78: Cistern and Buckets by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 6. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 49 -The Hyena Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 49: The Hyena by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 7. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 15 - Chowder Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 15: Chowder by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 8. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 36 - The Quarter-Deck Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 36: The Quarter-Deck by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 9. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 46 - Surmises Moby-Dick; or The Whale Chapter 46: Surmises, by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 10. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 101 - The Decanter Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 101: The Decanter by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 11. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 42 - The Whiteness of the Whale Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 42: The Whiteness of the Whale by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 12. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 53 - The Gam Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 53: The Gam by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 13. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 102 - A Bower in the Arsacides Moby-Dick; or The Whale,  Chapter 102 - A Bower in the Arsacides
by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 14. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 65 - The Whale as a Dish Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 65: The Whale as a Dish by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 15. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 67 - Cutting In Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 67: Cutting In by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 16. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 47 - The Mat- Maker Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 47: The Mat- Maker by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 17. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 39 - First Night-Watch Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 39: First Night-Watch by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 18. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 31  Queen Mab Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 30: Queen Mab by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 19. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 76 -The Battering-Ram Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 76: The Battering-Ram. by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 20. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 18 - His Mark Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 18: His Mark by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 21. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 14 - Nantucket Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 14: by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 22. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 30 - The Pipe Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 30: The Pipe by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 23. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 22 - Merry Christmas Moby-Dick; or The Whale,  Chapter 22: Merry Christmas by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 24. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 68 - The Blanket Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 68: The Blanket by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 25. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 33 - The Specksnyder Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 33: The Specksnyder by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 26. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 97 -The Lamp Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 97: The Lamp by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 27. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 79 - The Prairie Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 79: The Prairie by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 28. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 62 - The Dart Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 62: The Dart by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 29. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 77 - The Great Heidelburgh Tun Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 77: The Great Heidelburgh Tun by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 30. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 19 - The Prophet Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 19: The Prophet by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 31. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 90 - Heads or Tails Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 90: Heads or Tails by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 32. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 75 -The Right Whale’s Head—Contrasted View Moby-Dick; or The Whale,  Chapter 75: The Right Whale’s Head—Contrasted View by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 33. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 92 - Ambergris Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 92: Ambergris by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 34. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 84 - Pitchpoling Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 84: Pitchpoling by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 35. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 94 - A Squeeze of the Hand Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 94: A Squeeze of the Hand by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 36. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 21 - Going Aboard Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 21: Going Aboard by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 37. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 98 - Stowing Down and Clearing Up Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 98: Stowing Down and Clearing Up by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 38. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 7 - The Chapel Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 7: The Chapel by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 39. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 95 - The Cassock Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 95: The Cassock by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 40. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 80 - The Nut Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 80: The Nut by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 41. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 5 - Breakfast Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 5: Breakfast by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 42. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 74 - The Sperm Whale’s Head—Contrasted View Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 74:The Sperm Whale’s Head—Contrasted View by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 43. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 70 -The Sphynx Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 70: The Sphynx by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 44. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 11 - Nightgown Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 11: Nightgown by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 45. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 37 - Sunset Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 37: Sunset by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 46. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 50 - Ahab’s Boat and Crew. Fedallah Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 50 by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. Chapter 50: Ahab’s Boat and Crew. Fedallah 47. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 29 - Enter Ahab; to Him, Stubb Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 29: Enter Ahab; to Him, Stubb by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 48. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 9 - The Sermon Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 9 - The Sermon by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 49. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 38 - Dusk Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 38: Dusk by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 50. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 13 - Wheelbarrow Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 13: Wheelbarrow by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 51. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 28 - Ahab Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 28: Ahab by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 52. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 56 Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 56 by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 53. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 10 - A Bosom Friend Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 10: A Bosom Friend by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 54. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 23 - The Lee Shore Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 23: The Lee Shore by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 55. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 1 - Loomings Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 1 - Loomings by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series 56. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 103 - Measurement of The Whale’s Skeleton Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 103: Measurement of The Whale’s Skeleton by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 57. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 44 - The Chart Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 44: The Chart by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 58. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 51 - The Spirit-Spout Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 51: The Spirit-Spout by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 59. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 73 Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 73 by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 60. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 2 - The Carpet-Bag Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 2 - The Carpet-Bag by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series 61. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 85 - The Fountain Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 85: The Fountain by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 62. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 88 - Schools and Schoolmasters Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 88: Schools and Schoolmasters by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 63. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 4 - The Counterpane Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 4: The Counterpane by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 64. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 25 - Postscript Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 25: Postscript by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 65. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 45 - The Affidavit Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 45: The Affidavit by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 66. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 43 - Hark! Moby-Dick; or The Whale Chapter 43: Hark!, by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 67. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 24 - The Advocate Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 24: The Advocate by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 68. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 69 - The Funeral Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 69: The Funeral by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 69. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 82 - The Honor and Glory of Whaling Moby-Dick; or The Whale,Chapter 82: The Honor and Glory of Whaling by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 70. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 83 - Jonah Historically Regarded Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 83: Jonah Historically Regarded
by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 71. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 64 - Stubb’s Supper Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 64: Stubb’s Supper by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 72. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 104 - The Fossil Whale Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 104: The Fossil Whale by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 73. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 61 - Stubb Kills a Whale Moby-Dick; or The Whale Chapter 61: Stubb Kills a Whale, by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 74. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 27 - Knights and Squires Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 27 by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here. 75. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 8 - The Pulpit Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 8 - The Pulpit by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 76. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 60 - The Line Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 60: The Line by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 77. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 99 - The Doubloon Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 99: The Doubloon by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 78. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 96 -The Try-Works Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 96: The Try-Works by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 79. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 59 - Squid Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 59: Squid by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 80. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 35 - The Mast-Head Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 35: The Mast-Head by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 81. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 72 -The Monkey-Rope Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 72:The Monkey-Rope by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 82. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 91 - The Pequod Meets The Rose-Bud Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 91: The Pequod Meets The Rose-Bud by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 83. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 89 - Fast-Fish and Loose-Fish Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 89: Fast-Fish and Loose-Fish by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 84. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 12: Biographical Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 12: Biographical by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 85. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 6 -  The Street Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 6: The Street by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 86. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 48 - The First Lowering Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 48: The First Lowering by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 87. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 93 - The Castaway Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 93: The Castaway by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 88. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 86 - The Tail Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 86: The Tail by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 89. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 100 - Leg and Arm Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 100: Leg and Arm by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 90. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 41 - Moby Dick Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 41: Moby Dick by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 91. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 34 - The Cabin-Table Moby-Dick; or The Whale,  Chapter 34: The Cabin-Table by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 92. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 40 - Midnight, Forecastle Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 40: Midnight, Forecastle by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 93. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 17 - The Ramadan Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 17: The Ramadan by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 94. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 26 - Knights and Squires Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 26 by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here. 95. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 63 - The Crotch Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 63: The Crotch by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 96. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 71 - The Jeroboam’s Story Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 71: The Jeroboam’s Story by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 97. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 81 -The Pequod Meets The Virgin Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 81: The Pequod Meets The Virgin by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 98. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 3 - The Spouter-Inn Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 3 - The Spouter-Inn by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 99. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 58 - Brit Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 58: Brit by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 100. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 32 - Cetology Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 32: Cetology by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 101. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 55 - Of the Monstrous Pictures of Whales Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 55: Of the Monstrous Pictures of Whales by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 102. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 16 - The Ship Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 16: The Ship by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 103. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 87 - The Grand Armada Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 87: The Grand Armada by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 104. Moby-Dick; or The Whale by Herman Melville - Table of Links Moby-Dick; or The Whale, by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. The table of Links for this book can be found here. 105. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 54 - The Town-Ho’s Story Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 54: The Town-Ho’s Story by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 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As , the growing prominence of AI has sparked extensive discussions about its impact on the job market. , but has recently reached a fever pitch, as Open AI’s chatGPT . Most people (myself included) seem to think that AIs will replace jobs . Why wouldn’t it, since it can do the exact same tasks a human can, sometimes better? technology becomes more deeply integrated into everyone’s daily life This is not new has made AI’s potential much easier to grasp en masse , , , , and , who recently authored a paper titled “ ,” seem to think otherwise. The paper explores the effects of AI-enabled technologies on jobs and wages in 16 European countries from 2011–2019. It employs data from and uses two proxies to measure potential AI-enabled automation: the AI Occupational Impact (“ ”) and a measure of “exposure” to AI. Stefania Albanesi António Dias da Silva Juan Francisco Jimeno Ana Lamo Alena Wabitsch Reports of AI ending human labour may be greatly exaggerated Eurostat’s Labour Force Survey which links advances in specific applications of AI to abilities required for each occupation Intriguingly, the study found that occupations more exposed to AI technologies actually saw an increase in employment share. . This finding contradicts the popular belief that AI predominantly replaces human labor. Instead, it suggests that AI may complement or even boost employment in certain sectors. Specifically, a 25-percentile increase in AI exposure correlated with a 2.6% to 4.3% rise in sector-occupation employment share Key takeaways from the study The research shows a positive correlation between AI exposure in specific industries and employment, debunking the myth of widespread job losses due to AI. This suggests that AI may complement rather than replace human labor in certain sectors. AI-Exposed Occupations will see increased employment, not the other way around. The study indicates that high-skilled jobs are more likely to benefit from AI technologies, challenging the notion that AI primarily threatens low-skilled labor. This shift may lead to a reevaluation of skill development and education systems. High-Skilled Jobs will be more favourably impacted than previously thought. The impact of AI on employment varies significantly across different European countries, highlighting the influence of economic factors like technology diffusion and regulatory environments on the integration of AI in the workforce. Not all places will be similarly impacted. What do we do with that information? : Focus on upskilling and reskilling programs to prepare the workforce for AI-driven changes. This includes expanding education in STEM fields and promoting continuous learning. Promote skills development and education reform : Develop comprehensive policies that encourage innovation while ensuring that the workforce adapts to technological changes. This especially includes labor regulations that protect workers while fostering a tech-friendly environment (easier said than done!). Create national policy frameworks for AI integration : Encourage public and private sector investment in AI to harness its potential for creating new job opportunities and enhancing productivity. Many countries say they do this… but few are doing it (US, China). Continuously investment in AI Research and Development really Too soon to draw conclusions While the paper offers insightful perspectives, it also has limitations. The focus on European countries may not fully encapsulate global trends. The study’s time frame (2011–2019) also does not reflect the very latest AI advancements and their impact (think ChatGPT, its cousins, and GenAI as a whole). Additionally, the paper’s less conclusive findings on wage growth and the varied impact across countries suggest that the full story of AI’s impact on the labor market is still unfolding. The paper provides a hopeful perspective on the future of AI and employment. It suggests that rather than fearing AI as a job destroyer, we should embrace it as a catalyst for job transformation and creation. As we continue to create and implement this new technology, it’s crucial to foster a symbiotic relationship between AI and the workforce, ensuring that the evolution of technology continues to enhance, rather than undermine, human labor. Good luck out there. Also published . here

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Let's learn about via these 107 free stories. They are ordered by most time reading created on HackerNoon. Visit the to find the most read stories about any technology. Whales /Learn Repo 1. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 31  Queen Mab Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 30: Queen Mab by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 2. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 61 - Stubb Kills a Whale Moby-Dick; or The Whale Chapter 61: Stubb Kills a Whale, by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 3. Bitcoin Whales Just Split Up $5.5B Into Smaller Wallets View all Bitcoin transactions live: https://app.flipsidecrypto.com/cooperative/bitcoin 4. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 65 - The Whale as a Dish Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 65: The Whale as a Dish by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 5. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 67 - Cutting In Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 67: Cutting In by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 6. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 98 - Stowing Down and Clearing Up Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 98: Stowing Down and Clearing Up by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 7. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 11 - Nightgown Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 11: Nightgown by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 8. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 94 - A Squeeze of the Hand Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 94: A Squeeze of the Hand by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 9. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 74 - The Sperm Whale’s Head—Contrasted View Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 74:The Sperm Whale’s Head—Contrasted View by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 10. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 88 - Schools and Schoolmasters Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 88: Schools and Schoolmasters by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 11. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 27 - Knights and Squires Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 27 by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here. 12. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 89 - Fast-Fish and Loose-Fish Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 89: Fast-Fish and Loose-Fish by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 13. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 39 - First Night-Watch Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 39: First Night-Watch by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 14. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 97 -The Lamp Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 97: The Lamp by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 15. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 29 - Enter Ahab; to Him, Stubb Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 29: Enter Ahab; to Him, Stubb by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 16. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 57 Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 57 by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 17. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 43 - Hark! Moby-Dick; or The Whale Chapter 43: Hark!, by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 18. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 83 - Jonah Historically Regarded Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 83: Jonah Historically Regarded
by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 19. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 25 - Postscript Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 25: Postscript by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 20. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 10 - A Bosom Friend Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 10: A Bosom Friend by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 21. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 46 - Surmises Moby-Dick; or The Whale Chapter 46: Surmises, by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 22. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 95 - The Cassock Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 95: The Cassock by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 23. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 38 - Dusk Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 38: Dusk by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 24. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 70 -The Sphynx Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 70: The Sphynx by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 25. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 66 - The Shark Massacre Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 66: The Shark Massacre by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 26. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 20 - All Astir Moby-Dick; or The Whale, chapter 20: All Astir by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 27. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 102 - A Bower in the Arsacides Moby-Dick; or The Whale,  Chapter 102 - A Bower in the Arsacides
by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 28. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 49 -The Hyena Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 49: The Hyena by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 29. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 75 -The Right Whale’s Head—Contrasted View Moby-Dick; or The Whale,  Chapter 75: The Right Whale’s Head—Contrasted View by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 30. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 56 Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 56 by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 31. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 4 - The Counterpane Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 4: The Counterpane by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 32. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 101 - The Decanter Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 101: The Decanter by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 33. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 90 - Heads or Tails Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 90: Heads or Tails by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 34. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 55 - Of the Monstrous Pictures of Whales Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 55: Of the Monstrous Pictures of Whales by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 35. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 36 - The Quarter-Deck Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 36: The Quarter-Deck by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 36. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 78 - Cistern and Buckets Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 78: Cistern and Buckets by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 37. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 42 - The Whiteness of the Whale Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 42: The Whiteness of the Whale by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 38. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 58 - Brit Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 58: Brit by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 39. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 26 - Knights and Squires Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 26 by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. You can jump to any chapter in this book here. 40. How Much Are Ethereum Whales Actually Making on DeFi? Ethereum whales are undoubtedly driving the decentralized finance (DeFi) movement by depositing millions of dollars into decentralized liquidity pools to earn interest. 41. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 33 - The Specksnyder Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 33: The Specksnyder by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 42. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 6 -  The Street Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 6: The Street by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 43. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 86 - The Tail Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 86: The Tail by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 44. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 76 -The Battering-Ram Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 76: The Battering-Ram. by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 45. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 47 - The Mat- Maker Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 47: The Mat- Maker by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 46. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 8 - The Pulpit Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 8 - The Pulpit by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 47. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 69 - The Funeral Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 69: The Funeral by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 48. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 21 - Going Aboard Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 21: Going Aboard by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 49. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 92 - Ambergris Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 92: Ambergris by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 50. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 40 - Midnight, Forecastle Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 40: Midnight, Forecastle by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 51. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 59 - Squid Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 59: Squid by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 52. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 73 Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 73 by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 53. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 84 - Pitchpoling Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 84: Pitchpoling by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 54. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 14 - Nantucket Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 14: by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 55. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 72 -The Monkey-Rope Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 72:The Monkey-Rope by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 56. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 93 - The Castaway Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 93: The Castaway by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 57. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 5 - Breakfast Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 5: Breakfast by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 58. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 82 - The Honor and Glory of Whaling Moby-Dick; or The Whale,Chapter 82: The Honor and Glory of Whaling by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 59. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 77 - The Great Heidelburgh Tun Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 77: The Great Heidelburgh Tun by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 60. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 50 - Ahab’s Boat and Crew. Fedallah Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 50 by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. Chapter 50: Ahab’s Boat and Crew. Fedallah 61. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 30 - The Pipe Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 30: The Pipe by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 62. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 91 - The Pequod Meets The Rose-Bud Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 91: The Pequod Meets The Rose-Bud by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 63. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 7 - The Chapel Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 7: The Chapel by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 64. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 68 - The Blanket Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 68: The Blanket by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 65. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 103 - Measurement of The Whale’s Skeleton Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 103: Measurement of The Whale’s Skeleton by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 66. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 12: Biographical Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 12: Biographical by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 67. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 28 - Ahab Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 28: Ahab by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 68. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 18 - His Mark Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 18: His Mark by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 69. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 53 - The Gam Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 53: The Gam by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 70. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 2 - The Carpet-Bag Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 2 - The Carpet-Bag by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series 71. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 64 - Stubb’s Supper Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 64: Stubb’s Supper by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 72. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 1 - Loomings Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 1 - Loomings by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series 73. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 79 - The Prairie Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 79: The Prairie by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 74. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 63 - The Crotch Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 63: The Crotch by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 75. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 17 - The Ramadan Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 17: The Ramadan by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 76. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 62 - The Dart Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 62: The Dart by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 77. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 45 - The Affidavit Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 45: The Affidavit by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 78. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 23 - The Lee Shore Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 23: The Lee Shore by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 79. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 104 - The Fossil Whale Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 104: The Fossil Whale by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 80. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 34 - The Cabin-Table Moby-Dick; or The Whale,  Chapter 34: The Cabin-Table by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 81. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 37 - Sunset Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 37: Sunset by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 82. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 99 - The Doubloon Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 99: The Doubloon by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 83. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 44 - The Chart Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 44: The Chart by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 84. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 13 - Wheelbarrow Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 13: Wheelbarrow by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 85. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 15 - Chowder Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 15: Chowder by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 86. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 80 - The Nut Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 80: The Nut by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 87. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 71 - The Jeroboam’s Story Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 71: The Jeroboam’s Story by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 88. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 24 - The Advocate Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 24: The Advocate by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 89. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 87 - The Grand Armada Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 87: The Grand Armada by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 90. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 85 - The Fountain Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 85: The Fountain by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 91. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 41 - Moby Dick Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 41: Moby Dick by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 92. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 81 -The Pequod Meets The Virgin Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 81: The Pequod Meets The Virgin by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 93. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 60 - The Line Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 60: The Line by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 94. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 52 - The Albatross Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 52: The Albatross by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 95. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 35 - The Mast-Head Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 35: The Mast-Head by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 96. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 3 - The Spouter-Inn Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 3 - The Spouter-Inn by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 97. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 48 - The First Lowering Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 48: The First Lowering by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 98. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 9 - The Sermon Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 9 - The Sermon by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 99. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 22 - Merry Christmas Moby-Dick; or The Whale,  Chapter 22: Merry Christmas by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 100. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 96 -The Try-Works Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 96: The Try-Works by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 101. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 51 - The Spirit-Spout Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 51: The Spirit-Spout by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 102. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 16 - The Ship Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 16: The Ship by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 103. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 19 - The Prophet Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 19: The Prophet by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 104. 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By its very nature, crypto attracts all walks of life. Participation in the digital economy , and enjoys representation . This makes sense when considering the motivations that lead people to take their value outside of traditional markets. The ongoing uncertainty and lack of accountability for TradFi’s bad actors continue to be sources of anxiety for retail customers. Bitcoin’s genesis block explicit mention of the failures that transpired following the 2008 global financial crisis. From its onset, this skepticism and hope for a system that puts people ahead of privileged insiders was baked into crypto’s source code. registers across age demographics throughout the political spectrum best captures this mood through However, the response from early enthusiasts within the crypto space set a tone that eschewed most aspects of traditional finance, including the scant protections that existed. Unfortunately, such “ ” thinking continues to draw negative attention from regulators while re-establishing an individualist pecking order that remains an albatross for traditional finance. While Satoshi Yakamoto’s preaches “trustless” transactions on a peer-to-peer network, it does not suggest participants should silo themselves in opposition to the broader community (see the BTC genesis block). Rather, allowing a mindset predicated on self-interest to take root risks polluting the inherent potential of crypto’s innovative technology. Like many instances in the real world, emphasis on the individual frequently holds back progress on a systemic level, even in instances where those same individuals stand to gain. A great example, at least in the United States, is education. Wild West white paper In many U.S. communities, within its zone. Along with funding for libraries and parks, these amenities aim to serve everyone and function as pillars of connection within a community. Too often, residents without children (and run-of-the-mill curmudgeons) will raise the argument that, since they experience no direct benefit from these tax-funded institutions, they shouldn’t have to contribute. It’s a somewhat sound argument if you squint because who needs the fire department when your house isn’t actively burning, right? What this umbrage fails to consider is how these investments are injected into the community through a variety of means. a portion of property taxes are allocated to schools back Obstinance to this process from well-off homeowners is inherently a net drain on the surrounding area despite its obvious benefits. Not only are homes situated closer to schools , but desirable (read: well-funded) districts that gallop prices well above market rates. And this is all before addressing the societal benefits that are created, which can have lasting effects on a macro level. typically valued higher can incite bidding wars From a shrewd (read: economic) perspective, schools are job creators and serve as integral nodes that support a community’s potential to deploy a workforce across any number of industries. When properly resourced, schools reciprocate that value by , and prepares subsequent generations for adult life. If your blood pressure is rising, pause and think of a teacher who helped you become the person you are today. Ask yourself: aren’t children more likely to succeed when they’re well-educated supported? , offering a variety of programming that alleviates working parents promotes social engagement for elderly citizens and Now imagine a society where cantankerous taxpayers get their way and retain their wealth without these contributions to the public good. Like us all, they eventually grow old. Nestled in their high-value homes after decades of denying resources to the surrounding blocks, they start to feel the walls closing in. Sure, they’re comfortable. But have trickled up, making it difficult to find local home care that meets their unique needs. This is compounded by a rising lack of agency. At first, just driving at night is tricky. declining graduation rates But soon, the car is safest in park. Homebound, they start to look around their neighborhood for outlets. Available resources that were viewed as plentiful, back when contributing to their longevity felt superfluous, have dried up. And where it was once unconscionable why anyone would go see a high school matinee of , such a social experience suddenly feels like a luxury. Bye Bye Birdie From this commonly accessible vantage point, a two-pronged approach to reorienting the crypto ecosystem emerges: nurture a true sense of community and find points of commonality that rally solidarity among participants. Like the school example above, such a holistic approach could reimagine how networks interact and benefit in the digital economy by abandoning untoward self-interest. If business-as-usual ideology results in regular and in traditional finance (and, let’s be honest, ), why replicate such norms? Why build an analogous system to the one whose colossal failure sparked Satoshi’s monumental breakthrough? calamities fraud crypto too Rather than waiting until the house is on fire or we’re stuck longing for amateur theater, leaders need to think proactively about building solutions that account for crypto’s ultimate dream. Despite effective altruism proving itself to be little more than robber baron alimony for the digital age, . Carnegie at least left libraries behind From equitably sharing the spoils to ceasing black hat trading techniques to rooting out opportunists who see the world as a mark, a new vision must rise from its ashes. This is both a big tent technological vision and a new covenant of values. To find firm global footing, crypto must retreat from gluttonous visions of wealth-at-all-costs if it hopes to survive . compounding regulatory and consumer culls To achieve global adoption, crypto companies need to start conceiving of the ecosystem as a single organism whose success requires collaborative effort and investment. Whether this demands the development of new or better networks, true progress must be measured by our collective will to achieve financial freedom. No longer a zero-sum game, this is an opportunity for the best and brightest to determine which stars are within reach. After watching how the class of Web 2.0 matured and the world they left behind, it's clear that what comes next must truly aim to shift the cultural paradigm.

To Achieve Global Adoption, Crypto Should Remember Its Roots

গ্লোবাল অ্যাডপশন অর্জন করতে, ক্রিপ্টোকে তার শিকড়গুলি মনে রাখা উচিত

Um eine weltweite Akzeptanz zu erreichen, sollte sich Krypto an seine Wurzeln erinnern

Para lograr una adopción global, las criptomonedas deben recordar sus raíces

Pour parvenir à une adoption mondiale, la crypto devrait se souvenir de ses racines

वैश्विक स्वीकृति प्राप्त करने के लिए, क्रिप्टो को अपनी जड़ें याद रखनी चाहिए

世界的な普及を達成するには、暗号通貨はそのルーツを思い出す必要があります

글로벌 채택을 달성하려면 암호화폐는 그 뿌리를 기억해야 합니다

Para alcançar a adoção global, a criptografia deve se lembrar de suas raízes

Чтобы добиться глобального принятия, криптовалюта должна помнить свои корни

Küresel Benimsenmeyi Sağlamak İçin Kripto, Köklerini Hatırlamalı

Để đạt được sự chấp nhận toàn cầu, tiền điện tử nên nhớ về nguồn gốc của nó

为了实现全球采用，加密货币应该记住它的根源

THE TRANSFORMATION

Tales and Stories by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley is part of the HackerNoon Books Series. You can jump to any chapter in this book . INTRODUCTION here INTRODUCTION. It is customary to regard Mary Shelley’s claims to literary distinction as so entirely rooted and grounded in her husband’s as to constitute a merely parasitic growth upon his fame. It may be unreservedly admitted that her association with Shelley, and her care of his writings and memory after his death, are the strongest of her titles to remembrance. It is further undeniable that the most original of her works is also that which betrays the strongest traces of his influence. was written when her brain, magnetized by his companionship, was capable of an effort never to be repeated. But if the frame of mind which engendered and sustained the work was created by Shelley, the conception was not his, and the diction is dissimilar to his. Both derive from Godwin, but neither is Godwin’s. The same observation, except for an occasional phrase caught from Shelley, applies to all her subsequent work. The frequent exaltation of spirit, the ideality and romance, may well have been Shelley’s—the general style of execution neither repeats nor resembles him. Frankenstein Mary Shelley’s voice, then, is not to die away as a mere echo of her illustrious husband’s. She has the claim to a hearing due to every writer who can assert the possession of a distinctive individuality; and if originality be once conceded to , as in all equity it must, none will dispute the validity of a title to fame grounded on such a work. It has solved the question itself—it is famous. It is full of faults venial in an author of nineteen; but, apart from the wild grandeur of the conception, it has that which even the maturity of mere talent never attains—the insight of genius which looks below the appearances of things, and perhaps even reverses its own first conception by the discovery of some underlying truth. Mary Shelley’s original intention was probably that which would alone have occurred to most writers in her place. She meant to paint Frankenstein’s monstrous creation as an object of unmitigated horror. The perception that he was an object of intense compassion as well imparted a moral value to what otherwise would have remained a daring flight of imagination. It has done more: it has helped to create, if it did not itself beget, a type of personage unknown to ancient fiction. The conception of a character at once justly execrable and truly pitiable is altogether modern. Richard the Third and Caliban make some approach towards it; but the former is too self-sufficing in his valour and his villainy to be deeply pitied, and the latter too senseless and brutal. Victor Hugo has made himself the laureate of pathetic deformity, but much of his work is a conscious or unconscious variation on the original theme of . prima facie Frankenstein Frankenstein None of Mary Shelley’s subsequent romances approached in power and popularity. The reason may be summed up in a word—Languor. After the death of her infant son in 1819, she could never again command the energy which had carried her so vigorously through . Except in one instance, her work did not really interest her. Her heart is not in it. contains many passages of exquisite beauty; but it was, as the authoress herself says, “a child of mighty slow growth;” “laboriously dug,” Shelley adds, “out of a hundred old chronicles,” and wants the fire of imagination which alone could have interpenetrated the mass and fused its diverse ingredients into a satisfying whole. Of the later novels, excepted, it is needless to speak, save for the autobiographic interest with which Professor Dowden’s fortunate discovery has informed the hitherto slighted pages of . But demands great attention, for it is not only a work of far higher merit than commonly admitted, but of all her works the most characteristic of the authoress, the most representative of Mary Shelley in the character of pining widowhood which it was her destiny to support for the remainder of her life. It is an idealized version of her sorrows and sufferings, made to contribute a note to the strain which celebrates the final dissolution of the world. The languor which mars her other writings is a beauty here, harmonizing with the general tone of sublime melancholy. Most pictures of the end of the world, painted or penned, have an apocalyptic character. Men’s imaginations are powerfully impressed by great convulsions of nature; fire, tempest, and earthquake are summoned to effect the dissolution of the expiring earth. In pestilence is the sole agent, and the tragedy is purely human. The tale consequently lacks the magnificence which the subject might have seemed to invite, but, on the other hand, gains in pathos—a pathos greatly increased when the authoress’s identity is recollected, and it is observed how vividly actual experience traverses her web of fiction. None can have been affected by Mary Shelley’s work so deeply as Mary Shelley herself; for the scenery is that of her familiar haunts, the personages are her intimates under thin disguises, the universal catastrophe is but the magnified image of the overthrow of her own fortunes; and there are pages on pages where every word must have come to her fraught with some unutterably sweet or bitter association. Yet, though her romance could never be to the public what it was to the author, it is surprising that criticism should have hitherto done so little justice either to its pervading nobility of thought or to the eloquence and beauty of very many inspired passages. Frankenstein Frankenstein Valperga The Last Man Lodore The Last Man The Last Man When is reprinted it will come before the world as a new work. The same is the case with the short tales in this collection, the very existence of which is probably unknown to those most deeply interested in Mary Shelley. The entire class of literature to which they belong has long ago gone into Time’s wallet as “alms for oblivion.” They are exclusively contributions to a form of publication utterly superseded in this hasty age—the Annual, whose very name seemed to prophesy that it would not be perennial. For the creations of the intellect, however, there is a way back from Avernus. Every new generation convicts the last of undue precipitation in discarding the work of its own immediate predecessor. The special literary form may be incapable of revival; but the substance of that which has pleased or profited its age, be it Crashaw’s verse, or Etherege’s comedies, or Hoadly’s pamphlets, or what it may, always repays a fresh examination, and is always found to contribute some element useful or acceptable to the literature of a later day. The day of the “splendid annual” was certainly not a vigorous or healthy one in the history of English . It came in at the ebb of the great tide of poetry which followed on the French Revolution, and before the insetting of the great tide of Victorian prose. A pretentious feebleness characterizes the majority of its productions, half of which are hardly above the level of the album. Yet it had its good points, worthy to be taken into account. The necessary brevity of contributions to an annual operated as a powerful check on the loquacity so unfortunately encouraged by the three-volume novel. There was no room for tiresome descriptions of minutiæ, or interminable talk about uninteresting people. Being, moreover, largely intended for the perusal of high-born maidens in palace towers, the annuals frequently affected an exalted order of sentiment, which, if intolerable in insincere or merely mechanical hands, encouraged the emotion of a really passionate writer as much as the present taste for minute delineation represses it. This perfectly suited Mary Shelley. No writer felt less call to reproduce the society around her. It did not interest her in the smallest degree. The bent of her soul was entirely towards the ideal. This ideal was by no means buried in the grave of Shelley. She aspired passionately towards an imaginary perfection all her life, and solaced disappointment with what, in actual existence, too often proved the parent of fresh disillusion. In fiction it was otherwise; the fashionable style of publication, with all its faults, encouraged the enthusiasm, rapturous or melancholy, with which she adored the present or lamented the lost. She could fully indulge her taste for exalted sentiment in the Annual, and the necessary limitations of space afforded less scope for that creeping languor which relaxed the nerve of her more ambitious productions. In these little tales she is her perfect self, and the reader will find not only the entertainment of interesting fiction, but a fair picture of the mind, repressed in its energies by circumstances, but naturally enthusiastic and aspiring, of a lonely, thwarted, misunderstood woman, who could seldom do herself justice, and whose precise place in the contemporary constellation of genius remains to be determined. The Last Man belles-lettres The merit of a collection of stories, casually written at different periods and under different influences, must necessarily be various. As a rule, it may be said that Mary Shelley is best when most ideal, and excels in proportion to the exaltation of the sentiment embodied in her tale. Virtue, patriotism, disinterested affection, are very real things to her; and her heroes and heroines, if generally above the ordinary plane of humanity, never transgress the limits of humanity itself. Her fault is the other way, and arises from a positive incapacity for painting the ugly and the commonplace. She does her best, but her villains do not impress us. Minute delineation of character is never attempted; it lay entirely out of her sphere. Her tales are consequently executed in the free, broad style of the eighteenth century, towards which a reaction is now fortunately observable. As stories, they are very good. The theme is always interesting, and the sequence of events natural. No person and no incident, perhaps, takes a very strong hold upon the imagination; but the general impression is one of a sphere of exalted feeling into which it is good to enter, and which ennobles as much as the photography of ugliness degrades. The diction, as usual in the imaginative literature of the period, is frequently too ornate, and could spare a good many adjectives. But its native strength is revealed in passages of impassioned feeling; and remarkable command over the resources of the language is displayed in descriptions of scenes of natural beauty. The microscopic touch of a Browning or a Meredith, bringing the scene vividly before the mind’s eye, is indeed absolutely wanting; but the landscape is suffused with the poetical atmosphere of a Claude or a Danby. The description at the beginning of is a characteristic and beautiful instance. The Sisters of Albano The biographical element is deeply interwoven with these as with all Mary Shelley’s writings. It is of especial interest to search out the traces of her own history, and the sources from which her descriptions and ideas may have been derived. has evident vestiges of her residence near Windsor when was written, and probably reflects the general impression derived from Shelley’s recollections of Eton. The visit to Pæstum in recalls one of the most beautiful of Shelley’s letters, which Mary, however, probably never saw. Claire Clairmont’s fortunes seem glanced at in one or two places; and the story of may be partly founded on some experience of hers in Russia. Trelawny probably suggested the subjects of the two Greek tales, , and is a variation on the theme of , and on that of . These are the only tales in the collection which betray the influence of Godwin, and neither is so fully worked out as it might have been. Mary Shelley was evidently more at home with a human than with a superhuman ideal; her enthusiasm soars high, but does not transcend the possibilities of human nature. The artistic merit of her tales will be diversely estimated, but no reader will refuse the authoress facility of invention, or command of language, or elevation of soul. The Mourner Alastor The Pole The Pole The Evil Eye Euphrasia. The Mortal Immortal St. Leon Transformation Frankenstein About HackerNoon Book Series: We bring you the most important technical, scientific, and insightful public domain books. This book is part of the public domain. Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (2018). Tales and Stories. Urbana, Illinois: Project Gutenberg. Retrieved https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/56665/pg56665-images.html This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at , located at . www.gutenberg.org https://www.gutenberg.org/policy/license.html

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Tales and Stories by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley is part of the HackerNoon Books Series. Read this book online for free on HackerNoon! : Tales and Stories Title : Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley Author : Richard Garnett Author of introduction, etc. : March 1, 2018 [eBook #56665] Most recently updated: December 14, 2021 Release date : English Language TABLE OF LINKS INTRODUCTION I. The Sisters of Albano II. Ferdinando Eboli III. The Evil Eye IV. The Dream V. The Mourner VI. The False Rhyme VII. A Tale of the Passions; or, The Death of Despina VIII. The Mortal Immortal IX. Transformation X. The Swiss Peasant XI. The Invisible Girl XII. The Brother and Sister XIII. The Parvenue XIV. The Pole XV. Euphrasia XVI. The Elder Son XVII. The Pilgrims About HackerNoon Book Series: We bring you the most important technical, scientific, and insightful public domain books. This book is part of the public domain. Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley (2018). Tales and Stories. Urbana, Illinois: Project Gutenberg. Retrieved https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/56665/pg56665-images.html This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at , located at . www.gutenberg.org https://www.gutenberg.org/policy/license.html

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Let's learn about via these 109 free stories. They are ordered by most time reading created on HackerNoon. Visit the to find the most read stories about any technology. Ocean /Learn Repo 1. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 30 - The Pipe Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 30: The Pipe by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 2. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 53 - The Gam Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 53: The Gam by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 3. OCEARCH NPO Partners with Rogue Sharks Solana NFT Project to Help Save our Oceans OCEARCH and Rogue Sharks Announce New Strategic Partnership to Protect Our Oceans 4. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 29 - Enter Ahab; to Him, Stubb Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 29: Enter Ahab; to Him, Stubb by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 5. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 43 - Hark! Moby-Dick; or The Whale Chapter 43: Hark!, by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 6. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 10 - A Bosom Friend Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 10: A Bosom Friend by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 7. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 58 - Brit Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 58: Brit by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 8. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 7 - The Chapel Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 7: The Chapel by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 9. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 95 - The Cassock Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 95: The Cassock by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 10. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 50 - Ahab’s Boat and Crew. Fedallah Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 50 by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. Chapter 50: Ahab’s Boat and Crew. Fedallah 11. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 90 - Heads or Tails Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 90: Heads or Tails by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 12. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 69 - The Funeral Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 69: The Funeral by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 13. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 47 - The Mat- Maker Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 47: The Mat- Maker by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 14. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 49 -The Hyena Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 49: The Hyena by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 15. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 83 - Jonah Historically Regarded Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 83: Jonah Historically Regarded
by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 16. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 33 - The Specksnyder Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 33: The Specksnyder by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 17. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 6 -  The Street Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 6: The Street by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 18. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 38 - Dusk Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 38: Dusk by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 19. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 25 - Postscript Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 25: Postscript by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 20. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 88 - Schools and Schoolmasters Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 88: Schools and Schoolmasters by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 21. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 23 - The Lee Shore Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 23: The Lee Shore by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 22. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 56 Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 56 by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 23. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 15 - Chowder Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 15: Chowder by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 24. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 20 - All Astir Moby-Dick; or The Whale, chapter 20: All Astir by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 25. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 66 - The Shark Massacre Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 66: The Shark Massacre by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 26. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 101 - The Decanter Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 101: The Decanter by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 27. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 102 - A Bower in the Arsacides Moby-Dick; or The Whale,  Chapter 102 - A Bower in the Arsacides
by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 28. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 39 - First Night-Watch Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 39: First Night-Watch by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 29. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 103 - Measurement of The Whale’s Skeleton Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 103: Measurement of The Whale’s Skeleton by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 30. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 93 - The Castaway Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 93: The Castaway by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 31. Moby-Dick; or The Whale: Chapter 65 - The Whale as a Dish Moby-Dick; or The Whale, Chapter 65: The Whale as a Dish by Herman Melville is part of HackerNoon’s Book Blog Post series. 32. 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Abandoned by Jules Verne, is part of the HackerNoon Books Series. You can jump to any chapter in this book . CHAPTER XIII here CHAPTER XIII Departure decided upon—Conjectures—Preparations—The three Passengers—First Night—Second Night—Tabor Island—Searching the Shore—Searching the Wood—No one—Animals—Plants—A Dwelling—Deserted. "A castaway!" exclaimed Pencroft; "left on this Tabor Island not two hundred miles from us! Ah, Captain Harding, you won't now oppose my going." "No, Pencroft," replied Cyrus Harding; "and you shall set out as soon as possible." "To-morrow?" "To-morrow!" The engineer still held in his hand the paper which he had taken from the bottle. He contemplated it for some instants, then resumed,— "From this document, my friends, from the way in which it is worded, we may conclude this: first, that the castaway on Tabor Island is a man possessing a considerable knowledge of navigation, since he gives the latitude and longitude of the island exactly as we ourselves found it, and to a second of approximation; secondly, that he is either English or American, as the document is written in the English language." "That is perfectly logical," answered Spilett; "and the presence of this castaway explains the arrival of the case on the shores of our island. There must have been a wreck, since there is a castaway. As to the latter, whoever he may be, it is lucky for him that Pencroft thought of building this boat and of trying her this very day, for a day later and this bottle might have been broken on the rocks." "Indeed," said Herbert, "it is a fortunate chance that the passed exactly where the bottle was still floating!" Bonadventure "Does not this appear strange to you?" asked Harding of Pencroft. "It appears fortunate, that's all," answered the sailor. "Do you see anything extraordinary in it, captain. The bottle must go somewhere, and why not here as well as anywhere else?" "Perhaps you are right, Pencroft," replied the engineer; "and yet—" "But," observed Herbert, "there's nothing to prove that this bottle has been floating long in the sea." "Nothing," replied Gideon Spilett; "and the document appears even to have been recently written. What do you think about it, Cyrus?" "It is difficult to say, and besides we shall soon know," replied Harding. During this conversation Pencroft had not remained in-active. He had put the vessel about, and the , all sails set, was running rapidly towards Claw Cape. Bonadventure Every one was thinking of the castaway on Tabor Island. Should they be in time to save him? This was a great event in the life of the colonists! They themselves were but castaways, but it was to be feared that another might not have been so fortunate, and their duty was to go to his succour. Claw Cape was doubled, and about four o'clock the dropped her anchor at the mouth of the Mercy. Bonadventure That same evening the arrangements for the new expedition were made. It appeared best that Pencroft and Herbert, who knew how to work the vessel, should undertake the voyage alone. By setting out the next day, the 10th of October, they would arrive on the 13th, for with the present wind it would not take more than forty-eight hours to make this passage of a hundred and fifty miles. One day in the island, three or four to return, they might hope therefore that on the 17th they would again reach Lincoln Island. The weather was fine, the barometer was rising, the wind appeared settled, everything then was in favour of these brave men whom an act of humanity was taking far from their island. Thus it had been agreed that Cyrus Harding, Neb, and Gideon Spilett, should remain at Granite House, but an objection was raised, and Spilett, who had not forgotten his business as reporter to the , having declared[Pg 144] that he would go by swimming rather than lose such an opportunity, he was admitted to take a part in the voyage. New York Herald The evening was occupied in transporting on board the articles of bedding, utensils, arms, ammunition, a compass, provisions for a week, and this business being rapidly accomplished the colonists ascended to Granite House. Bonadventure The next day, at five o'clock in the morning, the farewells were said, not without some emotion on both sides, and Pencroft setting sail made towards Claw Cape, which had to be doubled in order to proceed to the south-west. The was already a quarter of a mile from the coast, when the passengers perceived on the heights of Granite House two men waving their farewells; they were Cyrus Harding and Neb. Bonadventure "Our friends," exclaimed Spilett, "this is our first separation for fifteen months." Pencroft, the reporter, and Herbert waved in return, and Granite House soon disappeared behind the high rocks of the Cape. During the first part of the day the was still in sight of the southern coast of Lincoln Island, which soon appeared just like a green basket, with Mount Franklin rising from the centre. The heights, diminished by distance, did not present an appearance likely to tempt vessels to touch there. Reptile End was passed in about an hour, though at a distance of about ten miles. Bonadventure At this distance it was no longer possible to distinguish anything of the Western Coast, which stretched away to the ridges of Mount Franklin, and three hours after the last of Lincoln Island sank below the horizon. The behaved capitally. Bounding over the waves she proceeded rapidly on her course. Pencroft had hoisted the foresail, and steering by the compass followed a rectilinear direction. From time to time Herbert relieved him at the helm, and the lad's hand was so firm that the sailor had not a point to find fault with. Bonadventure Gideon Spilett chatted sometimes with one, sometimes with the other, if wanted he lent a hand with the ropes, and Captain Pencroft was perfectly satisfied with his crew. In the evening the crescent moon, which would not be in its first quarter until the 16th, appeared in the twilight and soon set again. The night was dark but starry, and the next day again promised to be fine. Pencroft prudently lowered the foresail, not wishing to be caught by a sudden gust while carrying too much canvas; it was perhaps an unnecessary precaution on such a calm night, but Pencroft was a prudent sailor and cannot be blamed for it. The reporter slept part of the night. Pencroft and Herbert took turns for a spell of two hours each at the helm. The sailor trusted Herbert as he would himself, and his confidence was justified by the coolness and judgment of the lad. Pencroft gave him his directions as a commander to his steersman, and Herbert never allowed the to swerve even a point. The night passed quietly, as did the day of the 12th of October. A south-easterly direction was strictly maintained, unless the fell in with some unknown current she would come exactly within sight of Tabor Island. Bonadventure Bonadventure As to the sea over which the vessel was then sailing, it was absolutely deserted. Now and then a great albatross or frigate bird passed within gun-shot, and Gideon Spilett wondered if it was to one of them that he had confided his last letter addressed to the . These birds were the only beings that appeared to frequent this part of the ocean between Tabor and Lincoln Island. New York Herald "And yet," observed Herbert, "this is the time that whalers usually proceed towards the southern part of the Pacific. Indeed I do not think there could be a more deserted sea than this." "It is not quite so deserted as all that," replied Pencroft. "What do you mean," asked the reporter. "We are on it. Do you take our vessel for a wreck and us for porpoises?" And Pencroft laughed at his joke. By the evening, according to calculation, it was thought that the had accomplished a distance of a hundred and twenty miles since her departure from Lincoln Island, that is to say in thirty-six hours, which would give her a speed of between three and four knots an hour. The breeze was very slight and might soon drop altogether. However it was hoped that the next morning by break of day, if the calculation had been correct and the course true, they would sight Tabor Island. Bonadventure Neither Gideon Spilett, Herbert, nor Pencroft slept that night. In the expectation of the next day they could not but feel some emotion. There was so much uncertainty in their enterprise! Were they near Tabor Island? Was the island still inhabited by the castaway to whose succour they had come. Who was this man? Would not his presence disturb the little colony till then so united? Besides, would he be content to exchange his prison for another? All these questions, which would no doubt be answered the next day, kept them in suspense, and at the dawn of day they all fixed their gaze on the western horizon. "Land!" shouted Pencroft at about six o'clock in the morning. And it was impossible that Pencroft should be mistaken, it was evident that land was there. Imagine the joy of the little crew of the . In a few hours they would land on the beach of the island! Bonadventure The low coast of Tabor Island, scarcely emerging from the sea, was not more than fifteen miles distant. The head of the , which was a little to the south of the island, was set directly towards it, and as the sun mounted in the east, his rays fell upon one or two headlands. Bonadventure "This is a much less important isle than Lincoln Island," observed Herbert, "and is probably due like ours to some submarine convulsion." At eleven o'clock the was not more than two miles off, and Pencroft, whilst looking for a suitable place at which to land, proceeded very cautiously through the unknown waters. The whole of the island could now be surveyed, and on it could be seen groups of gum and other large trees, of the same species as those growing on Lincoln Island. But the astonishing thing was that no smoke arose to show that the island was inhabited, not a signal appeared on any point of the shore whatever! Bonadventure And yet the document was clear enough; there was a castaway, and this castaway should have been on the watch. In the meanwhile the entered the winding channels among the reefs, and Pencroft observed every turn with extreme care. He had put Herbert at the helm, posting himself in the bows, inspecting the water, whilst he held the halliard in his hand, ready to lower the sail at a moment's notice. Gideon Spilett with his glass eagerly scanned the shore, though without perceiving anything. Bonadventure However at about twelve o'clock the keel of the grated on the bottom. The anchor was let go, the sails furled, and the crew of the little vessel landed. Bonadventure And there was no reason to doubt that this was Tabor Island, since according to the most recent charts there was no island in this part of the Pacific between New Zealand and the American coast. The vessel was securely moored, so that there should be no danger of her being carried away by the receding tide; then Pencroft and his companions, well armed, ascended the shore, so as to gain an elevation of about two hundred and fifty or three hundred feet which rose at a distance of half a mile. "From the summit of that hill," said Spilett, "we can no doubt obtain a complete view of the island, which will greatly facilitate our search." "So as to do here," replied Herbert, "that which Captain Harding did the very first thing on Lincoln Island, by climbing Mount Franklin." "Exactly so," answered the reporter; "and it is the best plan of proceeding." Whilst thus talking the explorers had advanced along a clearing which terminated at the foot of the hill. Flocks of rock-pigeons and sea-swallows, similar to those of Lincoln Island, fluttered around them. Under the woods which skirted the glade on the left they could hear the bushes rustling and see the grass waving, which indicated the presence of timid animals, but still nothing to show that the island was inhabited. Arrived at the foot of the hill, Pencroft, Spilett, and Herbert climbed it in a few minutes, and gazed anxiously round the horizon. They were on an islet which did not measure more than six miles in circumference, its shape not much bordered by capes or promontories, bays or creeks, being a lengthened oval. All around, the lonely sea extended to the limits of the horizon. No land nor even a sail was in sight. This woody islet did not offer the varied aspects of Lincoln Island, arid and wild in one part, but fertile and rich in the other. On the contrary this was a uniform mass of verdure, out of which rose two or three hills of no great height. Obliquely to the oval of the island ran a stream through a wide meadow falling into the sea on the west by a narrow mouth. "The domain is limited," said Herbert. "Yes," rejoined Pencroft. "It would have been too small for us." "And moreover," said the reporter, "it appears to be uninhabited." "Indeed," answered Herbert, "nothing here betrays the presence of man." "Let us go down," said Pencroft, "and search." The sailor and his two companions returned to the shore, to the place where they had left the . Bonadventure They had decided to make the tour of the island on foot, before exploring the interior, so that not a spot should escape their investigations. The beach was easy to follow, and only in some places was their way barred by large rocks, which, however, they easily passed round. The explorers proceeded towards the south, disturbing numerous flocks of sea-birds and herds of seals, which threw themselves into the sea as soon as they saw the strangers at a distance. "Those beasts yonder," observed the reporter, "do not see men for the first time. They fear them, therefore they must know them." An hour after their departure they arrived on the southern point of the islet, terminated by a sharp cape, and proceeded towards the north along the western coast, equally formed by sand and rocks, the background bordered with thick woods. There was not a trace of a habitation in any part, not the print of a human foot on the shore of the island, which after four hours' walking had been gone completely round. It was to say the least very extraordinary, and they were compelled to believe that Tabor Island was not or was no longer inhabited. Perhaps, after all, the document was already several months or several years old, and it was possible in this case, either that the castaway had been enabled to return to his country, or that he had died of misery. Pencroft, Spilett, and Herbert, forming more or less probable conjectures, dined rapidly on board the , so as to be able to continue their excursion until nightfall. This was done at five o'clock in the evening, at which hour they entered the wood. Bonadventure Numerous animals fled at their approach, being principally, one might say, only goats and pigs, which it was easy to see belonged to European species. Doubtless some whaler had landed them on the island, where they had rapidly increased. Herbert resolved to catch one or two living, and take them back to Lincoln Island. It was no longer doubtful that men at some period or other had visited this islet, and this became still more evident when paths appeared trodden through the forest, felled trees, and everywhere traces of the hand of man; but the trees were becoming rotten, and had been felled many years ago; the marks of the axe were velveted with moss, and the grass grew long and thick on the paths, so that it was difficult to find them. "But," observed Gideon Spilett, "this not only proves that men have landed on the island, but also that they lived on it for some time. Now, who were these men? How many of them remain?" "The document," said Herbert, "only spoke of one castaway." "Well, if he is still on the island," replied Pencroft, "it is impossible but that we shall find him." The exploration was continued. The sailor and his companions naturally followed the route which cut diagonally across the island, and they were thus obliged to follow the stream which flowed towards the sea. If the animals of European origin, if works due to a human hand, showed incontestably that men had already visited the island, several specimens of the vegetable kingdom did not prove it less. In some places, in the midst of clearings, it was evident that the soil had been planted with culinary plants, at probably the same distant period. What, then, was Herbert's joy, when he recognised potatoes, chicory, sorrel, carrots, cabbages, and turnips, of which it was sufficient to collect the seed to enrich the soil of Lincoln Island. "Capital, jolly!" exclaimed Pencroft. "That will suit Neb as well as us. Even if we do not find the castaway, at least our voyage will not have been useless, and God will have rewarded us." "Doubtless," replied Gideon Spilett; "but to see the state in which we find these plantations, it is to be feared that the island has not been inhabited for some time." "Indeed," answered Herbert, "an inhabitant, whoever he was, could not have neglected such an important culture!" "Yes," said Pencroft, "the castaway has gone." "We must suppose so." "It must then be admitted that the document has already a distant date?" "Evidently." "And that the bottle only arrived at Lincoln Island after having floated in the sea a long time." "Why not," returned Pencroft. "But night is coming on," added he, "and I think that it will be best to give up the search for the present." "Let us go on board, and to-morrow we will begin again," said the reporter. This was the wisest course, and it was about to be followed when Herbert, pointing to a confused mass among the trees, exclaimed,— "A hut!" All three immediately ran towards the dwelling. In the twilight it was just possible to see that it was built of planks and covered with a thick tarpaulin. The half-closed door was pushed open by Pencroft, who entered with a rapid step. The hut was empty! About HackerNoon Book Series: We bring you the most important technical, scientific, and insightful public domain books. This book is part of the public domain. Jules Verne (2010). Abandoned. Urbana, Illinois: Project Gutenberg. Retrieved October 2022 https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/33516/pg33516-images.html This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at , located at . www.gutenberg.org https://www.gutenberg.org/policy/license.html

The Bonadventure passed exactly where the bottle was still floating

The musmons in the corral had been stripped of their wool

Off on a Comet! a Journey through Planetary Space by Jules Verne, is part of the HackerNoon Books Series. You can jump to any chapter in this book . AT THE MERCY OF THE WINDS here CHAPTER XII. AT THE MERCY OF THE WINDS As the affrighted cormorants had winged their flight towards the south, there sprang up a sanguine hope on board the schooner that land might be discovered in that direction. Thither, accordingly, it was determined to proceed, and in a few hours after quitting the island of the tomb, the was traversing the shallow waters that now covered the peninsula of Dakhul, which had separated the Bay of Tunis from the Gulf of Hammamet. For two days she continued an undeviating course, and after a futile search for the coast of Tunis, reached the latitude of 34 degrees. Dobryna Here, on the 11th of February, there suddenly arose the cry of “Land!” and in the extreme horizon, right ahead, where land had never been before, it was true enough that a shore was distinctly to be seen. What could it be? It could not be the coast of Tripoli; for not only would that low-lying shore be quite invisible at such a distance, but it was certain, moreover, that it lay two degrees at least still further south. It was soon observed that this newly discovered land was of very irregular elevation, that it extended due east and west across the horizon, thus dividing the gulf into two separate sections and completely concealing the island of Jerba, which must lie behind. Its position was duly traced on the ’s chart. Dobryna “How strange,” exclaimed Hector Servadac, “that after sailing all this time over sea where we expected to find land, we have at last come upon land where we thought to find sea!” “Strange, indeed,” replied Lieutenant Procope; “and what appears to me almost as remarkable is that we have never once caught sight either of one of the Maltese tartans or one of the Levantine xebecs that traffic so regularly on the Mediterranean.” “Eastwards or westwards,” asked the count—“which shall be our course? All farther progress to the south is checked.” “Westwards, by all means,” replied Servadac quickly. “I am longing to know whether anything of Algeria is left beyond the Shelif; besides, as we pass Gourbi Island we might take Ben Zoof on board, and then make away for Gibraltar, where we should be sure to learn something, at least, of European news.” With his usual air of stately courtesy, Count Timascheff begged the captain to consider the yacht at his own disposal, and desired him to give the lieutenant instructions accordingly. Lieutenant Procope, however, hesitated, and after revolving matters for a few moments in his mind, pointed out that as the wind was blowing directly from the west, and seemed likely to increase, if they went to the west in the teeth of the weather, the schooner would be reduced to the use of her engine only, and would have much difficulty in making any headway; on the other hand, by taking an eastward course, not only would they have the advantage of the wind, but, under steam and canvas, might hope in a few days to be off the coast of Egypt, and from Alexandria or some other port they would have the same opportunity of getting tidings from Europe as they would at Gibraltar. Intensely anxious as he was to revisit the province of Oran, and eager, too, to satisfy himself of the welfare of his faithful Ben Zoof, Servadac could not but own the reasonableness of the lieutenant’s objections, and yielded to the proposal that the eastward course should be adopted. The wind gave signs only too threatening of the breeze rising to a gale; but, fortunately, the waves did not culminate in breakers, but rather in a long swell which ran in the same direction as the vessel. During the last fortnight the high temperature had been gradually diminishing, until it now reached an average of 20 degrees Cent. (or 68 degrees Fahr.), and sometimes descended as low as 15 degrees. That this diminution was to be attributed to the change in the earth’s orbit was a question that admitted of little doubt. After approaching so near to the sun as to cross the orbit of Venus, the earth must now have receded so far from the sun that its normal distance of ninety-one millions of miles was greatly increased, and the probability was great that it was approximating to the orbit of Mars, that planet which in its physical constitution most nearly resembles our own. Nor was this supposition suggested merely by the lowering of the temperature; it was strongly corroborated by the reduction of the apparent diameter of the sun’s disc to the precise dimensions which it would assume to an observer actually stationed on the surface of Mars. The necessary inference that seemed to follow from these phenomena was that the earth had been projected into a new orbit, which had the form of a very elongated ellipse. Very slight, however, in comparison was the regard which these astronomical wonders attracted on board the . All interest there was too much absorbed in terrestrial matters, and in ascertaining what changes had taken place in the configuration of the earth itself, to permit much attention to be paid to its erratic movements through space. Dobryna The schooner kept bravely on her way, but well out to sea, at a distance of two miles from land. There was good need of this precaution, for so precipitous was the shore that a vessel driven upon it must inevitably have gone to pieces; it did not offer a single harbor of refuge, but, smooth and perpendicular as the walls of a fortress, it rose to a height of two hundred, and occasionally of three hundred feet. The waves dashed violently against its base. Upon the general substratum rested a massive conglomerate, the crystallizations of which rose like a forest of gigantic pyramids and obelisks. But what struck the explorers more than anything was the appearance of singular newness that pervaded the whole of the region. It all seemed so recent in its formation that the atmosphere had had no opportunity of producing its wonted effect in softening the hardness of its lines, in rounding the sharpness of its angles, or in modifying the color of its surface; its outline was clearly marked against the sky, and its substance, smooth and polished as though fresh from a founder’s mold, glittered with the metallic brilliancy that is characteristic of pyrites. It seemed impossible to come to any other conclusion but that the land before them, continent or island, had been upheaved by subterranean forces above the surface of the sea, and that it was mainly composed of the same metallic element as had characterized the dust so frequently uplifted from the bottom. The extreme nakedness of the entire tract was likewise very extraordinary. Elsewhere, in various quarters of the globe, there may be sterile rocks, but there are none so adamant as to be altogether unfurrowed by the filaments engendered in the moist residuum of the condensed vapor; elsewhere there may be barren steeps, but none so rigid as not to afford some hold to vegetation, however low and elementary may be its type; but here all was bare, and blank, and desolate—not a symptom of vitality was visible. Such being the condition of the adjacent land, it could hardly be a matter of surprise that all the sea-birds, the albatross, the gull, the sea-mew, sought continual refuge on the schooner; day and night they perched fearlessly upon the yards, the report of a gun failing to dislodge them, and when food of any sort was thrown upon the deck, they would dart down and fight with eager voracity for the prize. Their extreme avidity was recognized as a proof that any land where they could obtain a sustenance must be far remote. Onwards thus for several days the followed the contour of the inhospitable coast, of which the features would occasionally change, sometimes for two or three miles assuming the form of a simple arris, sharply defined as though cut by a chisel, when suddenly the prismatic lamellae soaring in rugged confusion would again recur; but all along there was the same absence of beach or tract of sand to mark its base, neither were there any of those shoals of rock that are ordinarily found in shallow water. At rare intervals there were some narrow fissures, but not a creek available for a ship to enter to replenish its supply of water; and the wide roadsteads were unprotected and exposed to well-nigh every point of the compass. Dobryna But after sailing two hundred and forty miles, the progress of the was suddenly arrested. Lieutenant Procope, who had sedulously inserted the outline of the newly revealed shore upon the maps, announced that it had ceased to run east and west, and had taken a turn due north, thus forming a barrier to their continuing their previous direction. It was, of course, impossible to conjecture how far this barrier extended; it coincided pretty nearly with the fourteenth meridian of east longitude; and if it reached, as probably it did, beyond Sicily to Italy, it was certain that the vast basin of the Mediterranean, which had washed the shores alike of Europe, Asia, and Africa, must have been reduced to about half its original area. Dobryna It was resolved to proceed upon the same plan as heretofore, following the boundary of the land at a safe distance. Accordingly, the head of the was pointed north, making straight, as it was presumed, for the south of Europe. A hundred miles, or somewhat over, in that direction, and it was to be anticipated she would come in sight of Malta, if only that ancient island, the heritage in succession of Phoenicians, Carthaginians, Sicilians, Romans, Vandals, Greeks, Arabians, and the knights of Rhodes, should still be undestroyed. Dobryna But Malta, too, was gone; and when, upon the 14th, the sounding-line was dropped upon its site, it was only with the same result so oftentimes obtained before. “The devastation is not limited to Africa,” observed the count. “Assuredly not,” assented the lieutenant; adding, “and I confess I am almost in despair whether we shall ever ascertain its limits. To what quarter of Europe, if Europe still exists, do you propose that I should now direct your course?” “To Sicily, Italy, France!” ejaculated Servadac, eagerly,—“anywhere where we can learn the truth of what has befallen us.” “How if we are the sole survivors?” said the count, gravely. Hector Servadac was silent; his own secret presentiment so thoroughly coincided with the doubts expressed by the count, that he refrained from saying another word. The coast, without deviation, still tended towards the north. No alternative, therefore, remained than to take a westerly course and to attempt to reach the northern shores of the Mediterranean. On the 16th the essayed to start upon her altered way, but it seemed as if the elements had conspired to obstruct her progress. A furious tempest arose; the wind beat dead in the direction of the coast, and the danger incurred by a vessel of a tonnage so light was necessarily very great. Dobryna Lieutenant Procope was extremely uneasy. He took in all sail, struck his topmasts, and resolved to rely entirely on his engine. But the peril seemed only to increase. Enormous waves caught the schooner and carried her up to their crests, whence again she was plunged deep into the abysses that they left. The screw failed to keep its hold upon the water, but continually revolved with useless speed in the vacant air; and thus, although the steam was forced on to the extremest limit consistent with safety, the vessel held her way with the utmost difficulty, and recoiled before the hurricane. Still, not a single resort for refuge did the inaccessible shore present. Again and again the lieutenant asked himself what would become of him and his comrades, even if they should survive the peril of shipwreck, and gain a footing upon the cliff. What resources could they expect to find upon that scene of desolation? What hope could they entertain that any portion of the old continent still existed beyond that dreary barrier? It was a trying time, but throughout it all the crew behaved with the greatest courage and composure; confident in the skill of their commander, and in the stability of their ship, they performed their duties with steadiness and unquestioning obedience. But neither skill, nor courage, nor obedience could avail; all was in vain. Despite the strain put upon her engine, the schooner, bare of canvas (for not even the smallest stay-sail could have withstood the violence of the storm), was drifting with terrific speed towards the menacing precipices, which were only a. few short miles to leeward. Fully alive to the hopelessness of their situation, the crew were all on deck. “All over with us, sir!” said Procope to the count. “I have done everything that man could do; but our case is desperate. Nothing short of a miracle can save us now. Within an hour we must go to pieces upon yonder rocks.” “Let us, then, commend ourselves to the providence of Him to Whom nothing is impossible,” replied the count, in a calm, clear voice that could be distinctly heard by all; and as he spoke, he reverently uncovered, an example in which he was followed by all the rest. The destruction of the vessel seeming thus inevitable, Lieutenant Procope took the best measures he could to insure a few days’ supply of food for any who might escape ashore. He ordered several cases of provisions and kegs of water to be brought on deck, and saw that they were securely lashed to some empty barrels, to make them float after the ship had gone down. Less and less grew the distance from the shore, but no creek, no inlet, could be discerned in the towering wall of cliff, which seemed about to topple over and involve them in annihilation. Except a change of wind or, as Procope observed, a supernatural rifting of the rock, nothing could bring deliverance now. But the wind did not veer, and in a few minutes more the schooner was hardly three cables’ distance from the fatal land. All were aware that their last moment had arrived. Servadac and the count grasped each other’s hands for a long farewell; and, tossed by the tremendous waves, the schooner was on the very point of being hurled upon the cliff, when a ringing shout was heard. “Quick, boys, quick! Hoist the jib, and right the tiller!” Sudden and startling as the unexpected orders were, they were executed as if by magic. The lieutenant, who had shouted from the bow, rushed astern and took the helm, and before anyone had time to speculate upon the object of his maneuvers, he shouted again, “Look out! sharp! watch the sheets!” An involuntary cry broke forth from all on board. But it was no cry of terror. Right ahead was a narrow opening in the solid rock; it was hardly forty feet wide. Whether it was a passage or no, it mattered little; it was at least a refuge; and, driven by wind and wave, the , under the dexterous guidance of the lieutenant, dashed in between its perpendicular walls. Dobryna Had she not immured herself in a perpetual prison? About HackerNoon Book Series: We bring you the most important technical, scientific, and insightful public domain books. This book is part of the public domain. Jules Verne (1998). Off on a Comet! a Journey through Planetary Space. Urbana, Illinois: Project Gutenberg. Retrieved October 2022 https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/1353/pg1353-images.html This eBook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. You may copy it, give it away or re-use it under the terms of the Project Gutenberg License included with this eBook or online at , located at . www.gutenberg.org https://www.gutenberg.org/policy/license.html

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