Cape and Islands Massachusetts Information -
Cape and Islands Famous People
Herman Melville (1819-1891) Herman Melville was born in New York City and lived for many years in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. His book on whaling and philosophy, Moby Dick, immortalized Nantucket forever.
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