Small-Boat Sailing
Experience Jack London's passion for sailing in Small-Boat Sailing, part of The Human Drift. This 1917 collection of stories and essays chronicles the author's maritime adventures, including his vivid accounts of navigating small sailboats on San Francisco Bay. London captures the hard work, excitement, and adrenaline of maneuvering a small boat through challenging waters, offering readers a thrilling glimpse into the sailor's world. This enlightening piece is a cherished addition to Applewood's American Roots series, preserving the passions of America's most celebrated writers.
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American author Jack London, renowned for his gripping tales set amidst the Klondike Gold Rush, also had a deep passion for sailing. Small-Boat Sailing, first published in 1917 as part of The Human Drift, a collection of stories and essays, chronicles London's maritime adventures. He recounts his experiences aboard fishing schooners and coal ships, but it's his vivid accounts of navigating small sailboats on San Francisco Bay that truly captivate. London vividly captures the hard work, excitement, and adrenaline of maneuvering a small boat through challenging waters, offering a thrilling glimpse into the sailor's world. This enlightening piece is a cherished addition to Applewood's American Roots series, preserving the passions of America's most celebrated writers.
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Brand: Applewood Books
Publisher Date: 10/28/2014
Dimensions: 6.75 x 4.25 x 0.30
UPC: 9781429096133
Pages: 48
