Publisher's Synopsis
In 1856, Herman Melville an American novelist, short story writer, essayist, and poet. This classic literature lustrates a dispute between an old man and his wife about the domestic inconveniences caused by the chimney centrally located in their home. The old man desires to preserve his chimney at all costs. Book is among Herman Melville's best known works. We have formatted the book for an easy reading experience if you enjoy historic classic literary work.