{"product_id":"9788415374848","title":"Through the South Seas with Jack London","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThrough the South Seas with Jack London\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMartin Johnson, a young adventurer, manages to enlist as a cook on the Snark, Jack London's sailboat, and offers us a unique testimony of a legendary voyage. This book narrates the epic and incident-filled navigation that, between 1907 and 1909, took the famous writer and his crew through the South Seas. More than just a simple logbook, the work is a vivid portrait of life at sea, of London's adventurous spirit, and of the fascination with the unknown, all told from the privileged perspective of a direct witness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book recounts the true story of the voyage of the Snark, a 44-foot ketch that Jack London built and named after Lewis Carroll's poem. The journey, which sparked great international expectation, began in San Francisco in April 1907 with the goal of circumnavigating the globe. Martin Johnson, the author, joined the crew unexpectedly as a cook. Over more than two years, the Snark traveled through islands and archipelagos of the South Pacific, facing storms, illnesses, and all kinds of adventures. The voyage concluded prematurely when Jack London was hospitalized in Sydney. This work is the story, full of charm and adventure, of that voyage, offering an intimate look at life on board and the personality of one of the great writers of universal literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAdventure and maritime exploration in the South Pacific at the beginning of the 20th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBiographical and personal portrait of Jack London, seen through the eyes of one of his crew members.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSurvival and daily life on a sailboat during a long oceanic crossing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eThe spirit of self-improvement and the search for the unknown as a driving force of the human experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eClassic travel literature with a testimonial and autobiographical approach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers passionate about travel literature and real-life adventures at sea. It is also an essential read for Jack London admirers who wish to learn about a less explored facet of his life, as well as for those interested in biographies, autobiographies, and accounts of 20th-century exploration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA unique, first-hand testimony about one of Jack London's most famous adventures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA window into life on board an exploration sailboat, with its challenges, routines, and moments of awe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA biographical and human perspective of the writer, distanced from the legend and based on daily life together.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn immersion into the geography and cultures of the South Seas in the early 20th century.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA classic adventure narrative, told with the freshness and enthusiasm of a young man who lived an extraordinary experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Johnson, Martin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ediciones del Viento\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biography: general, Autobiography: general, Classic travel literature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compactos Viento Simún\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 296\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 570 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Assessment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough the South Seas with Jack London is a valuable historical and literary document that transcends a mere travelogue. The work stands out for offering an unusual and authentic perspective of the figure of Jack London, moving away from the myth to show the man, the captain, and the travel companion. Its main value lies in the honesty and detail with which Martin Johnson describes life on board, making the book an enjoyable and revealing read for both fans of the writer and lovers of great maritime adventures.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDICIONES DEL VIENTO, S.L.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407605522779,"sku":"9788415374848","price":19.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978841537484.jpg?v=1781857678","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788415374848","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}