Francis Morgan is a son of wealthy New York industrialist caught up in his father's business. One day he finds out that he is a descendant of the notorious pirate Henry Morgan who left a rich heritage behind him, that no-one ever found. Eager to locate the treasure of his ancestor, Francis takes a trip to Central America, and on the way he meets his distant cousin, also Henry Morgan. Together, they will find dangerous adventures, unknown lands, and love. Jack London (1876-1916) was an American novelist, journalist, and social activist. His amazing life experience also includes being an oyster...

This unique children's book collection includes: The Cruise of the Dazzler - Joe Bronson, dissatisfied with his dull life at school, runs away and joins the crew of a sloop he sees in San Francisco Bay. The Call of the Wild - A dog named Buck gets stolen from his home and sold into service as a sled dog in Alaska. He becomes progressively feral in the harsh environment, where he is forced to fight to survive and dominate other dogs. White Fang - A wolf-dog raised in an Indian camp runs away only to face the violent world of wild animals and the equally violent world of humans. Jerry of the...

"The Sea-Wolf" is a psychological adventure novel by a famous American writer Jack London. The plot of the novel revolves around the external and internal opposition between Humphrey Van Weyden, a literary critic and a survivor of an ocean collision, and Wolf Larsen, the powerful and amoral sea captain who rescues him and begins to exert his dominating influence.

The collection contains some of the greatest novels and stories written by Jack London. All of them are tales of the Great Gold Rush, inspired by and based on author's own experience working as a gold miner in Klondike. Content: - Novels - The Call of the Wild - White Fang - Burning Daylight - Short Stories - Son of the Wolf - The White Silence - The Son of the Wolf - The Men of Forty Mile - In a Far Country - To the Man on the Trail - The Priestly Prerogative - The Wisdom of the Trail - The Wife of a King - An Odyssey of the North - The God of His Fathers: Tales of the Klondyke - The God of...

Dieses Buch ist in einfacher Sprache geschrieben. Bei der Übersetzung in einfache Sprache folgen wir weitgehend der Norm DIN 8581-1. Das Buch eignet sich für Leserinnen und Leser, die eine eingeschränkte Lesefähigkeit haben (LRS), Deutsch als Zweitsprache lernen, mit komplexen Texten Schwierigkeiten haben oder einfach ein Buch in kompakter, lesefreundlicher Form genießen wollen. Das Buch erzählt die Geschichte von Humphrey Van Weyden, einem gebildeten Schriftsteller. Nach einem Schiffsunglück wird er vom Robbenfänger "Ghost" gerettet. Das Schiff wird vom furchteinflößenden Wolf...

Jack London, Autor so bekannter Werke wie 'Wolfsblut', 'Abenteuer des Schienenstranges', 'Lockruf des Goldes' oder 'Der Seewolf' begegnet dem Leser hier auf eine ganz andere Weise. Sein Roman ist eine Mischung aus Science Fiction und Mythologie und wird aus der Sicht eines Mörders erzählt, der der furchtbaren Folter durch die 'Zwangsjacke' und den verursachen Schmerzen nur durch die Flucht in eine Art Trance entgehen kann, in der er die seltsamsten Abenteuer erlebt.

Jack London's 'The Scarlet Plague' is a dystopian novel set in a post-apocalyptic world devastated by a deadly epidemic. The story follows the last survivor, an old man named Professor James Howard Smith, as he reflects on the downfall of civilization. London's gripping narrative style and vivid descriptions of the desolate landscape create a hauntingly realistic portrayal of a society on the brink of collapse. The themes of resilience, loss, and the fragility of human civilization are expertly woven into the fabric of the storyline, making 'The Scarlet Plague' a compelling read for fans of...

La llamada de la selva, escrita por Jack London, es una obra maestra de la literatura norteamericana que captura la dura realidad de la vida en el salvaje territorio de Yukon. La novela, escrita en un estilo realista y directo, narra la historia de Buck, un perro domestico que es arrebatado de su hogar y llevado al mundo de la naturaleza indómita. A través de la perspectiva de Buck, London explora temas universales como la supervivencia, la crueldad humana y la lucha por la libertad. La prosa poderosa y evocadora de London sumerge al lector en el corazón de la acción, creando una...

In 'The Road' by Jack London, the reader is taken on a journey through the harsh realities of nature and the depths of human resilience. London's vivid descriptions and introspective narrative style immerse the reader in the protagonist's struggle for survival, making the landscape itself a character in the novel. Set against the backdrop of the Klondike Gold Rush, London's portrayal of the wilderness mirrors the protagonist's internal turmoil, creating a compelling and thought-provoking read that explores themes of isolation and self-discovery. London's use of naturalism and stark realism in...