South Sea Tales

<p>Featuring eight works of short fiction <i>South Sea Tales</i> by Jack London is an adventurous collection with a nautical theme. With settings on islands or ships <i>South Sea Tales</i> tell the exciting but often heartbreaking tales of violence colonialism and racism. <i>The House of Mapuhi</i> follows the son of a trading magnate who travels from island to island buying valuable items for his mother's business. When he learns of a brilliant pearl owned by one of the locals on the island of Hikueru he becomes obsessed with obtaining it. London mocks Christian martyrdom in <i>The Whale Tooth </i> a story of a man falling victim to his own impulses and inflated self-importance consequently leading to cannibalism and murder. <i>Yah! Yah! Yah! </i> explores colonial brutality and race relations in the South Sea with a sympathetic portrayal of the native islanders. Further examining these themes <i>Mauki</i> follows the son of a chief who had been kidnapped and sold into slavery. Hailed as a fan favorite <i>The Seed of McCoy</i> depicts a story about sailing the seas with a twist. Finally with a touching lesson of tolerance <i>The Heathen </i> portrays two men from different racial backgrounds Otoo and Charley as they stay loyal to each other while they fight to survive a brutal shipwreck. </p><p> With bold and unique characters thrilling settings and thought-provoking themes <i>South Sea Tales</i> by Jack London is sure to captivate readers. Inspired by London's own adventures in the South Sea <i>South Sea Tales</i> brings an authentic and memorable setting for stories that possess in-depth and compelling prose. Jack London's well-known style of descriptive visceral prose shines in this classic collection creating works with intense adventure and an interesting depiction of the early 20th century. </p><p>With a striking new cover design and a modern and readable font this edition of <i>South Sea Tales</i> by Jack London is catered to a contemporary audience. With these accommodations modern readers can now enjoy the strong prose of Jack London examine the culture of 20th century colonialism and explore the islands of the southern Pacific with ease. </p>