The Cruise of the Snark

Jack London

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Dover Publications Inc.
20 November 2000

Literature, Poetry & Criticism; Encyclopaedias & reference works

Series: Dover Maritime

Barely 30 years old and the wildly popular author of The Call of the Wild, Martin Eden, and other successful novels, Jack London's determined to follow the example of his boyhood idol, Herman Melville, and explore the islands of the South Pacific. Accompanied by his wife and two crew members, London set sail from San Francisco in 1906 aboard the Snark, a custom-made 55-foot ketch. With wry good humour, London recounts both the exhilaration and hardship of a two-year voyage aboard a small, leaky craft. His vital, colourful narrative carries readers along with the intrepid crew through stormy seas, illness, and navigational uncertainty. These difficulties are counterbalanced by abundant rewards, including panoramic vistas of the natural beauties of Hawaii, Bora Bora, Tahiti, the Marquesas Islands, and other exotic locales. The hospitality of the South Pacific islanders proves even more overwhelming than the scenery; everywhere the Snark ventures, its crew is greeted with feasts, celebrations, and lavish expressions of goodwill.

Enhanced with 119 original photographs, this rollicking blend of excitement and adventure represents one of the most interesting and best-written narratives of a sea voyage ever written. Related in the compelling voice of a master storyteller, The Cruise of the Snark promises a memorable reading experience for armchair sailors, old salts, and any lover of nautical adventure.

By: Jack London
Imprint: Dover Publications Inc.
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 136mm, Spine: 16mm
Weight: 378g
ISBN: 9780486412481
ISBN 10: 0486412482
Series: Dover Maritime
Pages: 354
Publication Date: 20 November 2000
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

I. FOREWORD II. THE INCONCEIVABLE AND MONSTROUS III. ADVENTURE IV. FINDING ONE'S WAY ABOUT V. THE FIRST LANDFALL VI. A ROYAL SPORT VII. THE LEPERS OF MOLOKAI VIII. THE HOUSE OF THE SUN IX. A PACIFIC TRAVERSE X. TYPEE XI. THE NATURE MAN XII. THE HIGH SEAT OF ABUNDANCE XIII. STONE-FISHING OF BORA BORA XIV. THE AMATEUR NAVIGATOR XV. CRUISING IN THE SOLOMONS XVI. BECHE DE MER ENGLISH XVII. THE AMATEUR M.D. BACKWORD

Novelist, journalist, and social activist Jack London (1876-1916) rose from abject poverty to international fame. The bestselling, highest-paid, and most popular author of his era, London created a substantial body of work in his short life, drawing upon his experiences as a cannery worker, sailor, railroad hobo, and prospector.