CHAPTER 103. Measurement of The Whale’s Skeleton.

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# CHAPTER 103. Measurement of The Whale’s Skeleton. ## Overview This chapter is from the novel *Moby-Dick; or, The Whale*, and is titled "CHAPTER 103. Measurement of The Whale’s Skeleton.". It was extracted from the file [moby_dick.txt](arke:01KG89J198KE6FY8WPVJQQRCZ6) and is part of the [Melville Complete Works](arke:01KG89HMDZKNY753EZE1CJ8HZW) collection. The chapter's text spans lines 17450 to 17541. ## Context This chapter is situated within the larger structure of *Moby-Dick*. It follows [CHAPTER 102. A Bower in the Arsacides.](arke:01KG8AMA94ER7APC3MGG7BJRGY) and precedes [CHAPTER 104. The Fossil Whale.](arke:01KG8AMATAM2NSJ8EXKXVZHA5M). The novel itself is part of a larger collection of Melville's works. ## Contents The chapter is divided into two chunks. It begins with a discussion of the whale's skeleton, including its size and weight. The chapter describes the skeleton's structure, including the ribs and spine, and compares the skeleton to the hull of a ship. It also notes the difference between the skeleton and the whale's living form, emphasizing the importance of understanding the whale in its natural environment.

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CHAPTER 103. Measurement of The Whale’s Skeleton.

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CHAPTER 103. Measurement of The Whale’s Skeleton.