In thoughts of the visions of the night, I saw long rows of angels in …

Herman Melville
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In thoughts of the visions of the night, I saw long rows of angels in paradise, each with his hands in a jar of spermaceti. ✨ Herman Melville (2015). Moby Dick, p.452, Xist Publishing
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In thoughts of the visions of the night, I saw long rows of angels in paradise, each with his hands in a jar of spermaceti. ✨ Herman Melville (2015). Moby Dick, p.452, Xist Publishing

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