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Born
Melville was born on August 1, 1819 -
Was hit by scarlet fever
Got sick and his eyesight was permanently weak. -
Father dies
His father died this year leaving his wife with all 8 children. -
Life at sea
Melville signs up for a trip from Fairhaven, Massachusetts. Melville signs on for what is supposed to be a three-year journey. -
Wrote his first book
This was his first published book, Typee -
Marriage
He married Elizabeth Shaw -
Most popular book
In this year he published his most well-known book, Moby-Dick -
Final child
He had his fourth and final child. -
Son dies
His oldest son shot himself and we don't know if it was intentional. -
Retirement
On this date Melville retired his writing career. -
Death
On this date he passed away in his hometown. -
Outstanding academic title
He won this award