The Cruise of the Snark is a travelogue that Jack London wrote after his sailing adventures in the South Pacific. London traveled to areas such as Hawaii and the Solomon Islands and his first-hand accounts provide great insight of life on the islands during the early 20th century. Jack London was one of the greatest American writers of the early 20th century. London's most famous novels were Call of the Wild and White Fang, both of which were set during the Klondike Gold Rush. Despite only living 40 years, London was a very ...
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The Cruise of the Snark is a travelogue that Jack London wrote after his sailing adventures in the South Pacific. London traveled to areas such as Hawaii and the Solomon Islands and his first-hand accounts provide great insight of life on the islands during the early 20th century. Jack London was one of the greatest American writers of the early 20th century. London's most famous novels were Call of the Wild and White Fang, both of which were set during the Klondike Gold Rush. Despite only living 40 years, London was a very prolific writer and his books are still widely read throughout the world.
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Jack London was my first favorite adult author when I was growing up, so when my Santa Barbara Maritime Museum Book Club suggested his cruising adventure I gladly agreed.
I'd forotten how good his descriptions were, and enjoyed his dry wit as he faced trying, dangerous situations. What began as a round the world adventure ended up as an unhealthy ordeal in the South Pacific. I'm glad I had the opportunity to read, and discuss this sailing adventure. It is a classic on par with Slocum's "Sailing Alone Around the World".