{"product_id":"south-sea-tales-hardcover","title":"South Sea Tales - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJack London\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing eight works of short fiction, \u003ci\u003eSouth Sea Tales\u003c\/i\u003e by Jack London is an adventurous collection with a nautical theme. With settings on islands or ships, \u003ci\u003eSouth Sea Tales\u003c\/i\u003e tell the exciting, but often heartbreaking tales of violence, colonialism, and racism. \u003ci\u003eThe House of Mapuhi\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \u003ci\u003eThe Whale Tooth, \u003c\/i\u003e a story of a man falling victim to his own impulses and inflated self-importance, consequently leading to cannibalism and murder. \u003ci\u003eYah! Yah! Yah! \u003c\/i\u003e explores colonial brutality and race relations in the South Sea with a sympathetic portrayal of the native islanders. Further examining these themes, \u003ci\u003eMauki\u003c\/i\u003e follows the son of a chief who had been kidnapped and sold into slavery. Hailed as a fan favorite, \u003ci\u003eThe Seed of McCoy\u003c\/i\u003e depicts a story about sailing the seas with a twist. Finally, with a touching lesson of tolerance, \u003ci\u003eThe Heathen \u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e With bold and unique characters, thrilling settings, and thought-provoking themes, \u003ci\u003eSouth Sea Tales\u003c\/i\u003e by Jack London is sure to captivate readers. Inspired by London's own adventures in the South Sea, \u003ci\u003eSouth Sea Tales\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith a striking new cover design and a modern and readable font, this edition of \u003ci\u003eSouth Sea Tales\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e With eight adventurous works of short fiction, \u003ci\u003eSouth Sea Tales \u003c\/i\u003e explores the colonial Pacific during the early 20th century. \u003c\/b\u003e Jack London's \u003ci\u003eSouth Sea Tales\u003c\/i\u003e is a collection of short fiction that examines themes of racism, colonialism, and tolerance while treating audiences to adventures set on islands and ships. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 126\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.38 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 27, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52547602678067,"sku":"9781513205274","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/Q0RyRFV5dWFkaFQ2VzRUN0V2Y1ZZUT09.webp?v=1761012012","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/south-sea-tales-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}