| Author |
London, Jack, 1876-1916 |
| Title |
The cruise of the Snark
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cruise_of_the_Snark
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
David Price
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| Summary |
"The Cruise of the Snark" by Jack London is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The work chronicles London's adventurous journey aboard a small sailing vessel called the Snark as he embarks on a trip around the world, exploring various islands across the South Pacific. This autobiographical account reflects not only the physical challenges of such a voyage but also London's introspective musings on personal achievement, the allure of adventure, and the complexities of human nature. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for this remarkable journey, beginning in California where London, along with his companions, whimsically decides to build the Snark and sail it around the globe. The foreword conveys his enthusiasm and idealism regarding the voyage, touching on themes of ambition and the pioneering spirit. As London and his crew prepare, there are vibrant descriptions of the challenges they face in the boat's construction, the expectations versus reality of sailing, and the dynamics within the group. From discussions about navigation to the practicalities of boat life, the opening chapters establish an engaging tone and provide insight into London's mindset as he readies himself for the trials and tribulations of life at sea. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Authors, American -- 20th century -- Biography
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| Subject |
Voyages and travels
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| Subject |
Oceania -- Description and travel
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| Subject |
Ocean travel
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| Subject |
London, Jack, 1876-1916 -- Travel -- Oceania
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| Subject |
Americans -- Oceania -- History -- 20th century
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
2512 |
| Release Date |
Feb 1, 2001 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Aug 1, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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