Kalavartion seikkailut by Jack London

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Author London, Jack, 1876-1916
Translator Kare, Aito
Uniform Title Tales of the fish patrol. Finnish
Title Kalavartion seikkailut
Contents Valkoiset ja keltaiset -- Kreikkalaisten kuningas -- Osterirosvoja takaa-ajamassa -- "Lancashiren kuningattaren" piiritys -- Charlesin juoni -- Demetrios Contos -- Keltainen liina.
Credits Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Summary "Kalavartion seikkailut" by Jack London is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the adventures of a young protagonist who serves as a member of the fisheries patrol in San Francisco Bay, tasked with protecting the local fish populations from illegal fishing. With themes of conflict, bravery, and moral dilemmas, the novel introduces vibrant characters like the protagonist and his fellow patrolmen as they engage in action-packed encounters, particularly with Chinese fishermen. The opening of the novel sets the scene in San Francisco Bay, describing the challenges faced by the fisheries patrol, including the dangers posed by illegal fishing practices. The narrator recalls his experiences as a sixteen-year-old skilled sailor assigned to protect the bay's resources. Activities become tense as the patrol embarks on a mission to confront Chinese fishing crews, leading to dramatic encounters filled with immediate danger. The narrative conveys a sense of urgency and foreboding as the protagonist navigates not only the physical challenges of the sea and fishermen but also the complexities of human conflict and survival. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories
Subject Immigrants -- Fiction
Subject Fishers -- Fiction
Subject Fishing villages -- Fiction
Subject San Francisco Bay Area (Calif.) -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 57220
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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