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Melville was born on August 1, 1819
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Got sick and his eyesight was permanently weak.
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His father died this year leaving his wife with all 8 children.
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Melville signs up for a trip from Fairhaven, Massachusetts. Melville signs on for what is supposed to be a three-year journey.
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This was his first published book, Typee
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He married Elizabeth Shaw
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In this year he published his most well-known book, Moby-Dick
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He had his fourth and final child.
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His oldest son shot himself and we don't know if it was intentional.
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On this date Melville retired his writing career.
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On this date he passed away in his hometown.
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He won this award