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Haunted by loss and driven by obsession, Captain Ahab sailed into legend in pursuit of the great white whale that took his leg and his peace. In this episode of 5 Minute Biographies, we explore the life of a 19th-century whaling captain whose relentless quest became a timeless warning about pride, power, and the human spirit.
#CaptainAhab #CompactBiographies #MaritimeHistory #AmericanLiterature #MobyDick #WhalingEra #ClassicLiterature #HistoryPodcast
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Haunted by loss and driven by obsession, Captain Ahab sailed into legend in pursuit of the great white whale that took his leg and his peace. In this episode of 5 Minute Biographies, we explore the life of a 19th-century whaling captain whose relentless quest became a timeless warning about pride, power, and the human spirit.
#CaptainAhab #CompactBiographies #MaritimeHistory #AmericanLiterature #MobyDick #WhalingEra #ClassicLiterature #HistoryPodcast

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