What is a Specksynder? And what was his role in the old Dutch Fishery?
Moby Dick Chapter 32: Cetology (summary)
Learn and determine the different species of the cetaceans from Ishmael’s book.
Moby Dick Chapter 31: Queen Mab (summary)
Listen to Stubb as he elaborately relates his ridiculous dream to Little Flask.
Moby Dick Chapter 30: The Pipe (summary)
Understand why the grey, old Captain Ahab decided to quit his smoking.
Moby Dick Chapter 29: Enter Ahab; to Him, Stubb (summary)
See how an ordinary person like Stubb can get crazy when he challenges the furious Captain Ahab.
Moby Dick Chapter 28: Ahab (summary)
Finally! The first sight of the fierce and fearless Captain Ahab to the crew!
Moby Dick Chapter 27: Knights and Squires (summary)
Meet the “Knights and Squires”—the Headsmen and the Harpooneers—of the Pequod.
Moby Dick Chapter 26: Knights and Squires (summary)
Appreciate the Pequod’s cheif mate, Starbuck, for his fortitude and bravery.
Moby Dick Chapter 25: Postscript (summary)
Learn how royal families benefit from the mission and business of whaling.
Moby Dick Chapter 24: The Advocate (summary)
Hear Ishmael’s defence as he fights for the dignity of whaling and of all whalemen!