Like his narrator, Melville  was a restless and curious spirit, who gained an unorthodox education working as a sailor on a series of grueling voyages  around the world in his youth.
Como su narrador, Melville era un espíritu inquieto y curioso, que tuvo una educación poco ortodoxa trabajando como marinero en una serie de viajes agotadores alrededor del mundo, en su juventud.