Through the South Seas with Jack London by Martin Johnson
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| Author | Johnson, Martin, 1884-1937 |
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| Commentator | Harrison, Ralph D. |
| Title | Through the South Seas with Jack London |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Through the South Seas with Jack London" by Martin Johnson is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The book recounts the adventures of Martin Johnson as he joins famed author Jack London and a small crew on a daring voyage aboard the yacht "Snark" through the South Pacific. The narrative offers keen insights into exploration, adventure, and the challenges faced at sea, as well as Johnson's reflections on the exotic peoples and cultures encountered during their journey. The opening of the book sets the stage for Johnson’s lifelong pursuit of adventure, highlighting his fervent desire to experience the world beyond his native Kansas. He learns of London’s travel plans through an article and eagerly seeks the opportunity to join the expedition, impressing London with his newfound cooking skills. As he meets London and the crew members, the narrative establishes a strong bond among them and hints at the various challenges that await them—both in building the "Snark" and during their upcoming adventures at sea. The tone conveys a mixture of excitement and trepidation, hinting at the unpredictability of both the ocean and human experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DU: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: History of Oceania (South Seas) |
| Subject | Authors, American -- 20th century -- Biography |
| Subject | Oceania -- Description and travel |
| Subject | London, Jack, 1876-1916 -- Travel -- Oceania |
| Subject | Americans -- Oceania -- History -- 20th century |
| Subject | Johnson, Martin, 1884-1937 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 43812 |
| Release Date | Sep 25, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 84 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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