num_pages: 340
description: In this classic by a master of the adventure story Jack London describes his around the world attempt by sail which was inspired by the examples of his heroes Herman Melville Robert Louis Stevenson and Joshua Slocum. He sailed out from San Francisco writing constantly and produces this series of sketches recording the voyage itself. These pieces collected together he called The Cruise of the Snark. The writings reveal Londons extraordinary love of adventure.
language: English
title: The Cruise of the Snark
publisher: Sheridan House