What is recorded here

The public map records this plaque for Herman Melville. Its recorded inscription reads: Herman Melville (1819-1891) Author of Moby Dick lived here in 1849

Herman Melville was an American novelist, poet, and writer of short stories, best known for his novel "Moby-Dick," which is considered one of the greatest American novels. This plaque marks a residence where he lived in 1849, during a period of his life when he was establishing himself as a significant literary figure.

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