The Cruise Of The Snark
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Einband
Taschenbuch
Erscheinungsdatum
17.06.2004
Verlag
Kessinger Publishing, LLCSeitenzahl
172
Maße (L/B/H)
23,5/19,1/1 cm
Gewicht
334 g
Sprache
Englisch
ISBN
978-1-4191-5832-2
The Cruise of the Snark is a non-fiction travelogue written by the renowned American author Jack London. The book chronicles London's voyage with his wife Charmian and a small crew aboard the Snark, a custom-built sailing yacht, from San Francisco to the South Pacific.The book is divided into several chapters, each detailing a different leg of the journey. London describes the challenges and adventures of sailing across the Pacific Ocean, including encounters with dangerous storms, treacherous reefs, and hostile natives.Throughout the book, London also reflects on his personal philosophy and the meaning of life. He discusses his views on money, success, and happiness, and shares his admiration for the simple and unspoiled way of life he discovers in the South Pacific.The Cruise of the Snark is a fascinating account of one of the most legendary voyages in American literature. It offers readers a glimpse into the mind of one of the most influential writers of the early 20th century and provides a unique perspective on the beauty and wonder of the South Pacific.No, adventure is not dead, and in spite of the steam engine and of Thomas Cook and Son. When the announcement of the contemplated voyage of the Snark was made, young men of ""roving disposition"" proved to be legion, and young women as well--to say nothing of the elderly men and women who volunteered for the voyage.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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