Jerry of the Islands

From the same series that produced the classic and beloved novel, Call of the Wild, Jack London¿s Jerry of the Islands accompanies the other Jack London stories that portray dog protagonists. Born on the Santa Isabelle Island, Jerry, an Irish terrier, belongs to a slave owner named Mr. Haggin. On the plantation, Jerry is responsible for chasing the slaves, as ordered by Mr. Haggin. He is content on the plantation, but when Captain Van Horn comes into town, Mr. Haggin gives Jerry to him to accompany him on his ship. Especially fond of Captain Van Horn, Jerry is happy to join the sailing endeavor. However, when the ship is attacked, tragedy strikes, and Jerry is thrown into the sea. After being saved by a native boy and brought to a village, Jerry recovers from the attack and begins a new life there. When the village chief takes a special interest in him, Jerry is given a special status, protecting him from harm. But, when Agno, a local sorcerer, reveals his gruesome plans for Jerry, his new home is threatened once again. Facing high stakes of sacrifice and losing a home, Jerry must fight for his safety to survive on the Solomon Islands.

With a setting inspired by Jack London¿s own travels, Jerry of the Islandsemploys rich description that allows readers to feel as if they are a part of the story. With the unique dog protagonist, Jerry of the Islands is charming and offbeat, providing a fresh and interesting perspective on the colonial south Pacific. Through the observations and thoughts of a dog with many owners, London¿s novel convincingly portrays the projected racism that is able to be trained into pets. Under a new and modern cultural lens, readers are able to recognize these inadvertent themes and compare them to contemporary society.

Now presented with a stunning new cover and reprinted in an easy-to-read font, this edition of Jerry of the Islands by Jack London is both modern and accessible, perfect for readers in search of an adventure with a unique perspective.

Info autore

John Griffith Chaney (nascido em São Francisco, no 12 de janeiro de 1876 na Califórnia, morreu a 22 de novembro de 1916 no seu Beauty Ranch), autor, jornalista e ativista social norte-americano com referências marxistas, pioneiro da sua era, fez então parte do novo mundo das revistas comerciais de ficção, tendo sido um dos primeiros romancistas a obter celebridade mundial através das suas histórias, além de uma grande fortuna. Jack London (seu pseudónimo), é um dos mais importantes autores da literatura norte-americana do fim do século XIX, princípio do século XX. Escreveu centenas de contos, entre eles alguns visionários e magistrais que determinaram os caminhos da literatura ocidental, bem como magníficos romances.Apesar da jovem idade em que faleceu, Jack London deixou-nos uma extensa obra literária. A sua vida focou-se na sobrevivência - começou a trabalhar ainda em criança - e no sonho vir a ser escritor e viver da sua escrita. Para o conseguir London abraçou os mais diversos desafios, foi lutador de boxe, marinheiro e garimpeiro, e foi após a sua viagem durante a Febre do Ouro no Klondike que Jack London se decidiu definitivamente a tornar-se escritor, e foi na sua época o primeiro a lograr a fama mundial.

Riassunto

From the same series that produced the classic and beloved novel, Call of the Wild, Jack London’s Jerry of the Islands accompanies the other Jack London stories that portray dog protagonists. Born on the Santa Isabelle Island, Jerry, an Irish terrier, belongs to a slave owner named Mr. Haggin. On the plantation, Jerry is responsible for chasing the slaves, as ordered by Mr. Haggin. He is content on the plantation, but when Captain Van Horn comes into town, Mr. Haggin gives Jerry to him to accompany him on his ship. Especially fond of Captain Van Horn, Jerry is happy to join the sailing endeavor. However, when the ship is attacked, tragedy strikes, and Jerry is thrown into the sea. After being saved by a native boy and brought to a village, Jerry recovers from the attack and begins a new life there. When the village chief takes a special interest in him, Jerry is given a special status, protecting him from harm. But, when Agno, a local sorcerer, reveals his gruesome plans for Jerry, his new home is threatened once again. Facing high stakes of sacrifice and losing a home, Jerry must fight for his safety to survive on the Solomon Islands.

With a setting inspired by Jack London’s own travels, Jerry of the Islandsemploys rich description that allows readers to feel as if they are a part of the story. With the unique dog protagonist, Jerry of the Islands is charming and offbeat, providing a fresh and interesting perspective on the colonial south Pacific. Through the observations and thoughts of a dog with many owners, London’s novel convincingly portrays the projected racism that is able to be trained into pets. Under a new and modern cultural lens, readers are able to recognize these inadvertent themes and compare them to contemporary society.

Now presented with a stunning new cover and reprinted in an easy-to-read font, this edition of Jerry of the Islands by Jack London is both modern and accessible, perfect for readers in search of an adventure with a unique perspective.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Jack London
• Editore: Ingram Publishers Services
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 09.09.2021
• EAN: 9781513206851
• ISBN: 978-1-5132-0685-1
• Pagine: 174
• Dimensioni: 127 mm x 203 mm x 15 mm
• Peso: 304 g
• Illustrazioni: Illustrationen, nicht spezifiziert
• Serie: Mint Editions; Mint Editions—Grand Adventures; Mint Editions (Grand Adventures)
• Categorie: Narrativa > Science Fiction, Fantasy; FICTION / Literary, FICTION / Classics, Classic fiction (pre c 1945), FICTION / Animals, Solomon Islands, Classic fiction: general and literary