Publisher's Synopsis
The Cruise of the Snark is a travelogue written by the American author Jack London. The book chronicles his journey aboard the Snark, a small sailboat, through the South Pacific. London and his wife Charmian set out on the adventure in 1906, hoping to escape the stresses of their daily lives and find inspiration for their writing.The book is divided into two parts. The first part describes their journey from San Francisco to Hawaii, where they spend several months exploring the islands and learning about the local culture. London writes about their encounters with native Hawaiians, their experiences surfing and hiking, and their attempts to learn the hula.In the second part of the book, London and Charmian set sail for the Marquesas Islands, Tahiti, and other South Pacific destinations. They encounter a variety of challenges along the way, including rough seas, dangerous animals, and hostile locals. London also reflects on his own life and philosophy, and shares his thoughts on topics such as religion, politics, and the nature of existence.Throughout the book, London's writing is vivid and engaging, capturing the beauty and mystery of the South Pacific and the thrill of adventure. The Cruise of the Snark is a classic of travel literature, and a testament to the enduring appeal of exploration and discovery.No, adventure is not dead, and in spite of the steam engine and of Thomas Cook and Son. When the announcement of the contemplated voyage of the Snark was made, young men of ""roving disposition"" proved to be legion, and young women as well--to say nothing of the elderly men and women who volunteered for the voyage.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
