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Jerry of the Islands (Mint Editions)
Jack London
Synopsis "Jerry of the Islands (Mint Editions)"
From the same series that produced the classic and beloved novel, Call of the Wild, Jack London's Jerry of the Islands accompanies the other Jack London stories that portray dog protagonists. Born on the Santa Isabelle Island, Jerry, an Irish terrier, belongs to a slave owner named Mr. Haggin. On the plantation, Jerry is responsible for chasing the slaves, as ordered by Mr. Haggin. He is content on the plantation, but when Captain Van Horn comes into town, Mr. Haggin gives Jerry to him to accompany him on his ship. Especially fond of Captain Van Horn, Jerry is happy to join the sailing endeavor. However, when the ship is attacked, tragedy strikes, and Jerry is thrown into the sea. After being saved by a native boy and brought to a village, Jerry recovers from the attack and begins a new life there. When the village chief takes a special interest in him, Jerry is given a special status, protecting him from harm. But, when Agno, a local sorcerer, reveals his gruesome plans for Jerry, his new home is threatened once again. Facing high stakes of sacrifice and losing a home, Jerry must fight for his safety to survive on the Solomon Islands. With a setting inspired by Jack London's own travels, Jerry of the Islandsemploys rich description that allows readers to feel as if they are a part of the story. With the unique dog protagonist, Jerry of the Islands is charming and offbeat, providing a fresh and interesting perspective on the colonial south Pacific. Through the observations and thoughts of a dog with many owners, London's novel convincingly portrays the projected racism that is able to be trained into pets. Under a new and modern cultural lens, readers are able to recognize these inadvertent themes and compare them to contemporary society. Now presented with a stunning new cover and reprinted in an easy-to-read font, this edition of Jerry of the Islands by Jack London is both modern and accessible, perfect for readers in search of an adventure with a unique perspective.
Jack London (1876-1916), seudónimo de John Griffith Chaney, es uno de los grandes escritores estadounidenses de los albores del siglo XX. Su mundo se inspira en una interpretación muy subjetiva de la filosofía de Nietzsche y se construye a partir del principio de lucha por la supervivencia. Nacido en San Francisco, fue esencialmente un niño autodidacta que leía con avidez los fondos de la biblioteca pública. Con diecisiete años se embarcó en su primera goleta, rumbo a Japón. Tras varias experiencias como marinero y vagabundo -razón por la que también fue encarcelado-, London acudió a la Oakland High School y, posteriormente, a la Universidad de California, que tuvo que abandonar por problemas económicos. Como muchos, sufrió la fiebre del oro hasta que, finalmente, se dedicó a la escritura.
