
Chapter 000: Etymology and Extracts
Moby Dick, or the Whale by Herman Melville (1819 - 1891)
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This chapter humorously explores the etymology of 'whale' across different languages, illustrated through the quirky life of a grammar school usher obsessed with the topic. It also highlights the efforts of a dedicated researcher, who sifts through various texts to collect significant quotes about whales, while cautioning against interpreting these extracts as definitive truths.
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