Herman Melville (1819–1891) was an American poet
and novelist of the American Renaissance, best known for his allusive adventure novel “Moby-Dick.” Partially based on real
events, “Israel Potter: His Fifty Years of Exile” tells us a wildly eventful story of a soldier during the American Revolution. An extraordinary adventure full colorful historical events and
personalities, including John Paul Jones, Benjamin Franklin, and even King George III.
