"Adventure" by Jack London is a story that throws you into the intense world of David Sheldon, a plantation owner in the Solomon Islands in the early 1900s. As disease ravages his workers and threatens his livelihood, Sheldon must battle against both a deadly dysentery outbreak and the simmering unrest among his laborers, who have a dark past. The book starts with Sheldon already struggling, showing his determination to maintain control and fight for survival in the face of overwhelming odds, as he confronts the dual threats of a health crisis and potential revolt in a tough and isolating environment. This sets the tone for a story of survival and power in a dangerous place.
Adventure
By Jack London
On a remote island, a desperate plantation owner fights disease, rebellious workers, and death itself to maintain his dominion.
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1998-01-01
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About the AuthorJohn Griffith Chaney, better known as Jack London, was an American novelist, journalist and activist. A pioneer of commercial fiction and American magazines, he was one of the first American authors to become an international celebrity and earn a large fortune from writing. He was also an innovator in the genre that would later become known as science fiction.
John Griffith Chaney, better known as Jack London, was an American novelist, journalist and activist. A pioneer of commercial fiction and American magazines, he was one of the first American authors to become an international celebrity and earn a large fortune from writing. He was also an innovator in the genre that would later become known as science fiction.
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