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John Griffith "Jack" London (born John Griffith Chaney, January 12, 1876 - November 22, 1916) was an American novelist, journalist, and social activist. A pioneer in the then-burgeoning world of commercial magazine fiction, he was one of the first fiction writers to obtain worldwide... Read Full Overview

""Adventure"" is a novel written by Jack London, first published in 1911. The story follows the journey of a young man named David Sheldon, who travels to the Solomon Islands in search of adventure and fortune. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including... Read Full Overview

""Adventure"" is a novel written by Jack London, published in 1911. The story follows the journey of a young man named David Sheldon, who travels to the Solomon Islands to start a plantation. However, he quickly finds himself embroiled in the local politics and power struggles... Read Full Overview

"Adventure" from Jack London. American author, journalist, and social activist (1876-1916).

Adventure tells about the confrontation between a man who finds himself alone in front of a plantation - harassed by blacks cannibals - and a bold, independent and liberated feminist woman, Joan Lackland, who's arrival at the plantation turns everything upside down...

Adventure Jack London Him fella my brother belong me," was the answer. "Him fella die too much." "You sing out, him fella brother belong you die too much," the white man went on in threatening tones. "I cross too much along you. What name you sing out, eh? You fat-head make um... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview