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The collection presents eight short stories centered on nautical themes, exploring complex issues like violence, colonialism, and racism. In "The House of Mapuhi," a young man becomes obsessed with acquiring a valuable pearl, while "The Whale Tooth" critiques self-importance through a tale of cannibalism. "Yah! Yah! Yah!" offers a sympathetic view of native islanders amidst colonial brutality, and "Mauki" tells of a chief's son sold into slavery. "The Seed of McCoy" adds a unique twist to sailing adventures, and "The Heathen" highlights the bond between two men of different races during a shipwreck.
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South Sea Tales, Jack London
- Language
- Released
- 2021
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- Title
- South Sea Tales
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jack London
- Publisher
- Mint Editions
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 126
- ISBN13
- 9781513205274
- Category
- Fiction, Water transport and Boats
- Description
- The collection presents eight short stories centered on nautical themes, exploring complex issues like violence, colonialism, and racism. In "The House of Mapuhi," a young man becomes obsessed with acquiring a valuable pearl, while "The Whale Tooth" critiques self-importance through a tale of cannibalism. "Yah! Yah! Yah!" offers a sympathetic view of native islanders amidst colonial brutality, and "Mauki" tells of a chief's son sold into slavery. "The Seed of McCoy" adds a unique twist to sailing adventures, and "The Heathen" highlights the bond between two men of different races during a shipwreck.