{"product_id":"south-sea-tales-9781513205274","title":"South Sea Tales","description":"\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 \u003cp\u003eSince our inception in 2020, \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLondon, Jack:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJack London \u003c\/b\u003e (1876-1916) was an American novelist and journalist. Dropping out at age twenty-one for personal reasons, London was a temporary student at the University of California, Berkley. Later London attributed his intelligence and talent to be mostly self-taught. He humored several trades before settling as an author, including joining a fishing boat and the California Gold Rush. London later became one of the first American authors to gain celebrity and a fortune primarily from his writing career; his prolific works still inspire adaptations today. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mint Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50383029338386,"sku":"9781513205274","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_8141a6b7-e89d-45d9-93ef-dc50e3a9ee96.jpg?v=1728776199","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/south-sea-tales-9781513205274","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}