The Cruise of the Snark

The Cruise of the Snark

by Jack London
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 15/09/2022

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Jack London's "The Cruise of the Snark" is a captivating tale of adventure and exploration. This non-fiction narrative follows London and his wife as they embark on a journey aboard their ship, the Snark, to explore the South Pacific. London's vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling style immerse readers in the beauty and challenges of life at sea, making it a seamless blend of travel memoir and literary achievement. Set in the early 20th century, the book provides valuable insights into the spirit of exploration that defined the era, as well as the personal growth and reflections of the author throughout the voyage. Jack London's ability to capture the essence of travel and discovery makes "The Cruise of the Snark" a timeless classic that continues to inspire readers today. Whether you are a fan of travel literature or a lover of gripping narratives, this book is a must-read for anyone seeking a riveting adventure on the high seas.

ISBN:
8596547307563
8596547307563
Category:
Adventure holidays
Format:
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date:
15-09-2022
Language:
English
Publisher:
DigiCat
Jack London

Jack London (1876 - 1916), lived a life rather like one of his adventure stories. He was born John Chaney, the son of a travelling Irish-American fortune-teller and Flora Wellman, the outcast of a rich family. By the time Jack was a year old, Flora had married a grocer called John London and settled into a life of poverty in Pennsylvania. As Jack grew up he managed to escape from his grim surroundings into books borrowed from the local library - his reading was guided by the librarian.

At fifteen Jack left home and travelled around North America as a tramp - he was once sent to prison for thirty days on a charge of vagrancy. At nineteen he could drink and curse as well as any boatman in California! He never lost his love of reading and even returned to education and gained entry into the University of California. He soon moved on and in 1896 joined the gold rush to the Klondyke in north-west Canada. He returned without gold but with a story in his head that became a huge best-seller - The Call of the Wild - and by 1913 he was the highest -paid and most widely read writer in the world. He spent all his money on his friends, on drink and on building himself a castle-like house which was destroyed by fire before it was finished. Financial difficulties led to more pressure than he could cope with and in 1916, at the age of forty, Jack London committed suicide.

Titles such as The Call of the Wild, The Sea-Wolf and White Fang continue to excite readers today.

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