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South Sea Tales (1911) is a collection of short stories by Jack London set in island communities, like those of Hawaii. There is also stories set on board a ship. This is a classic collection that has been loved by many for generations, a great addition to the collection.

Featuring eight works of short fiction, South Sea Tales by Jack London is an adventurous collection with a nautical theme. With settings on islands or ships, South Sea Tales tell the exciting, but often heartbreaking tales of violence, colonialism, and racism... Read Full Overview

Like the celebrated Klondike Tales , the stories that comprise South Sea Tales derive their intensity from the author's own far-flung adventures, conveying an impassioned, unsparing vision borne only of experience. The powerful tales gathered here vividly evoke the turn-of-the-century... Read Full Overview

South Sea Tales (1911) is a collection of short stories written by Jack London. Most stories are set in island communities, like those of Hawaii, or are set aboard a ship. List of Stories: The House of Mapuhi The Whale Tooth Mauki "Yah Yah Yah " The Heathen The Terrible Solomons... Read Full Overview

Set against the natural beauty of south sea islands and alive with the hazards of headhunters, sharks, storms and disease, these 8 powerful short stories include "Mauki," "The Terrible Solomons," "The House of Mapuhi," "The Whale Tooth," "Yah! Yah! Yah!," "The Heathen," "The... Read Full Overview

Set against the natural beauty of south sea islands and alive with the hazards of headhunters, sharks, storms and disease, these 8 powerful short stories include "Mauki," which tells of a young Melanesian sold into slavery; as well as "The Terrible Solomons," "The House of Mapuhi,"... Read Full Overview

A collection of short stories about life in island communities and about ships exploring the south seas.

South Sea Tales (1911) is a collection of short stories by Jack London set in island communities, like those of Hawaii. There is also stories set on board a ship.Any profits generated from the sale of this book will go towards the Freeriver Community project, a project designed... Read Full Overview

Darker Pacific tales, including "Mauki" and "The Terrible Solomans."

SOUTH SEA TALES by Jack London EDITION: Cactus Classics Large Print - 16 Point Font FONT: 16 point Garamond BOOK TRIM SIZE: 6" x 9" (15.2 cm x 22.9 cm) COVER: Glossy PAPER: Cream TABLE OF CONTENTS: Yes Cactus Classics has three editions of this book: Standard Print, Large Print... Read Full Overview

A rare pearl is fought over during a hurricane on a South Sea island. A zealous missionary sets out to spread the gospel in a land of cannibals. The son of a Polynesian chief becomes the slave of a white man. These stories and others portray life in the South Seas in the days... Read Full Overview

"South Sea Tales" is a collection of eight fascinating tales of fantasy and adventure in the South Seas. Based on Jack London's own adventures sailing in the South Pacific, "South Sea Tales" includes the following short sotries: The House of Mapuhi, The Whale Tooth, Mauki, "Yah... Read Full Overview

South Sea Tales (+Biography and Bibliography) (6X9po Glossy Cover Finish): Like the celebrated Klondike Tales, the stories that comprise South Sea Tales derive their intensity from the author's own far-flung adventures, conveying an impassioned, unsparing vision borne only of... Read Full Overview

Jack London was a superb writer who led a fascinating life. This slightly unusual collection is a superb showcase of both of these facts. Many of the stories are very well-informed reflective narratives, drawing directly from London's own experiences. This includes his time as... Read Full Overview