Publisher's Synopsis
Israel Potter: His 50 Years of Exile is a historical novel written by American author Herman Melville. The book tells the story of Israel Potter, a Revolutionary War veteran who is forced to leave his home in Massachusetts and live in exile for 50 years. The novel is divided into three parts: Potter's early life and service in the Continental Army, his time in London as a servant to Benjamin Franklin, and his subsequent travels throughout Europe and America. Throughout the book, Potter encounters a variety of historical figures, including King George III, John Paul Jones, and George Washington. The novel explores themes of patriotism, loyalty, and the struggle for identity in a rapidly changing world. Melville's writing style is characterized by vivid descriptions, a strong sense of historical context, and a deep understanding of human nature. Israel Potter: His 50 Years of Exile is a unique and engaging work of historical fiction that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of a forgotten hero of the American Revolution.When chair-bottoming would fail, resort was had to matchmaking. That business being overdone in turn, next came the cutting of old rags, bits of paper, nails, and broken glass. Nor was this the last step. From the gutter he slid to the sewer. The slope was smooth. In poverty, --""Facilis descensus Averni.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
