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THE PEOPLE OF THE ABYSS By JACK LONDON - (Fine Print Edition)

Revolution, and Other Essays, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

Scorn of Women: A Play In Three Acts, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.

"There was imperative need to be constantly alert, for these dogs and men were not town dogs and men. They were savages, all of them, who knew no law but the law of club and fang.". The Call of the Wild has endured over one hundred years as an unforgettable adventure story about a dog and his humans as they test the thin line between civilization and the wild. Immerse yourself in the sometimes heartfelt and sometimes brutal story of Buck as he goes from the life of a pampered pet to a new existence ruled by primal instinct. The action swiftly moves along from one exciting chapter to the next, keeping the pages turning to the end. Unabridged 1903 edition.Keynote Classics Featuring Introductory Key and wide margins for notations and comments.Get more from your reading experience, and remember, discuss, or write more confidently about classic literature. Keynote Classics¿ begin with an Introductory Key to the work with hints about what to look for to get a deeper understanding. Unlike other literature study guides, they contain no spoilers and don't give away themes, motifs, and symbols found in the novel. Instead, they point out general ideas and things to pay attention to that help you find your own interpretations. Brief historical context is also provided about the author and the time and place the novel was written to help gain important perspective.Teachers recommend that you read actively and engage with the text to help you draw on your own knowledge and experience to get more out of a novel. Keynote Classics¿ paperbacks provide more space in the margins for writing down thoughts, connections, and interpretations as you read.

The first anthology of short stories by Jack London, Lost Face tells seven stories about the Klondike gold rush. In ¿Lost Face,¿ the fur thief Subienkow faces gruesome torture and execution by a tribe of Indians, armed with only his wits. ¿Trust¿ is a story about the dangers of the Yukon River. Jack London¿s best known short story, ¿To Build a Fire,¿ tells the story of a nameless man and his dog attempting to survive in the frozen Northern Territory. In ¿That Spot,¿ the eponymous Spot is a very unusual Yukon sled dog. ¿Flush of Gold¿ is a love story set against the harsh backdrop of the Yukon. ¿The Passing of Marcus O¿Brien¿ deals the tale of the fair-but-tough Judge Marcus O¿Brien in the settlement of Red Cow. ¿The Wit of Porportuk¿ tells the tale of El-Soo and Porportuk, two Indians among the white settlers.

Released in 1911, When God Laughs, and Other Stories is the eleventh collection of short stories by Jack London. In contrast with most of his other work that had been released at the time, When God Laughs is set in Polynesia. The book consists of twelve short stories that range from humorous to shocking.

A graphic novel adaptation of a classic story of the role of the individual within a revolution

With dramatic and detailed first person narration, Jack London's Before Adam follows the dreams of a young boy who has a genetically imprinted memory and knowledge of an ancestor who lived in prehistoric times. Big Tooth is a pre-human ape and is the protagonist of the young boy's dreams. He lives in a tribe that rests in the middle of two extremes. In the surrounding area, there are tribes of differing levels of development. One is primitive and stays in the vast forest, while the more advanced group travels and uses tools. Big Tooth's group is somewhere in between, not quite advanced enough for tools and organization, but not so primitive that they cannot coexist with each other. While the young boy sleeps soundly and dreams, Big Tooth is being hunted by other humanoid apes and cyber tooth cats. Since his tribe hadn't developed a language yet, Big Tooth struggles to communicate his needs and to request help. Still, Big Tooth must make alliances, find love, get food, and avoid the dangers of the undeveloped world, all while the young boy tosses and turns in his comfortable bed and advanced society, dreaming of the origins of man. Featuring careful and detailed prose, Jack London merges the adventure genre with speculative fiction in his thought-provoking novel Before Adam. Through the portrayal of pre-human, ape-like characters, all with differing levels of development, London comments on early evolutionary theory and allows readers to imagine life in a pre-historic time. With the comparison of the young boy and Big Tooth, London creates a fascinating and unique perspective on human nature, simultaneously portraying Big Tooth with pure primitive needs and as a sympathetic, relatable character. Before Adam is often described as an under-rated addition to Jack London's literary canon. Though it does not portray destinations that can be reached modern day, like his other works, Before Adam allows audiences to adventure in a world before their own and ponder a time before society was established. This edition of Before Adam by Jack London is now available in an easy-to-read font and features a new, eye-catching cover design to cater to contemporary readers.

The Sea-Wolf is a psychological adventure tale written by American writer Jack London in 1904. It's the story of Humphrey Van Weyden, who was caught by a seal-hunting ship and is now a reluctant sailor under the command of its terrifying captain, Wolf Larsen. The sailors who sailed with Larsen were dangerous outcasts, but the skipper was the renowned Sea Wolf¿a savage beast.

Jack London was a master storyteller, and in this collection of his most beloved tales, he weavestogether a tapestry of adventure, courage and the indomitable human spirit. From the frozen tundraof the Yukon to the sun-baked plains of the American West, London's characters face danger, hardship and the unforgiving forces of nature.Whether you are looking for action, adventure or a deep exploration of the human psyche, thiscollection of Jack London's greatest stories has something for everyone. With its rich language, vividimagery and unforgettable characters, it is a must-read for anyone who loves great literature andthe thrill of an extraordinary story.

¿Iván, te prohíbo que sigas adelante con esta empresa. Ni una palabra de esto o estamos perdidos. Si se enteran los americanos o los ingleses de que tenemos oro en estas montañas, nos arruinarán. Nos invadirán a miles y nos acorralarán contra la pared hasta la muerte. Así hablaba el viejo gobernador ruso de Sitka, Baranov, en 1804 a uno de sus cazadores eslavos que acababa de sacar de su bolsillo un puñado de pepitas de oro. Baranov, comerciante de pieles y autócrata, comprendía demasiado bien y temía la llegada de los recios e indomables buscadores de oro de estirpe anglosajona. Por tanto, se calló la noticia, igual que los gobernadores que le sucedieron, de manera que cuando los Estados Unidos compraron Alaska en 1867, la compraron por sus pieles y pescado, sin pensar en los tesoros que ocultaba. Sin embargo, en cuanto Alaska se convirtió en tierra americana, miles de nuestros aventureros partieron hacia el norte. Fueron los hombres de los «días dorados», los hombres de California, Fraser, Cassiar y Cariboo. Con la misteriosa e infinita fe de los buscadores de oro, creían que la veta de oro que corría a través de América desde el cabo de Hornos hasta California no terminaba en la Columbia Británica. Estaban convencidos de que se prolongaba más al norte, y el grito era de «más al norte». No perdieron el tiempo y, a principios de los setenta, dejando Treadwell y la bahía de Silver Bow, para que la descubrieran los que llegaron después, se precipitaron hacia la desconocida blancura. Avanzaban con dificultad hacia el norte, siempre hacia el norte, hasta que sus picos resonaron en las playas heladas del océano Ártico y temblaron al lado de las hogueras de Nome, hechas en la arena con madera de deriva.

Buck no leía los periódicos, de lo contrario habría sabido que una amenaza se cernía no sólo sobre él, sino sobre cualquier otro perro de la costa, entre Puget Sound y San Diego, con fuerte musculatura y largo y abrigado pelaje. Porque a tientas, en la oscuridad del Ártico, unos hombres habían encontrado un metal amarillo y, debido a que las compañías navieras y de transporte propagaron el hallazgo, miles de otros hombres se lanzaban hacia el norte. Estos hombres necesitaban perros, y los querían recios, con una fuerte musculatura que los hiciera resistentes al trabajo duro y un pelo abundante que los protegiera del frío.Buck vivía en una extensa propiedad del soleado valle de Santa Clara, conocida como la finca del juez Miller. La casa estaba apartada de la carretera, semioculta entre los árboles a través de los cuales se podía vislumbrar la ancha y fresca galería que la rodeaba por los cuatro costados. Se llegaba a ella por senderos de grava que serpenteaban entre amplios espacios cubiertos de césped y bajo las ramas entrelazadas de altos álamos. En la parte trasera las cosas adquirían proporciones todavía más vastas que en la delantera. Había espaciosas caballerizas atendidas por una docena de cuidadores y mozos de cuadra, hileras de casitas con su enredadera para el personal, una larga y ordenada fila de letrinas, extensas pérgolas emparradas, verdes prados, huertos y bancales de fresas y frambuesas. Había también una bomba para -el pozo artesiano y un gran estanque de hormigón donde los chicos del juez Miller se daban un chapuzón por las mañanas y aliviaban el calor en las tardes de verano.

¿Pero no puedes hacerlo, sabes, ¿me decían los amigos a quienes había pedido ayuda para sumergirme en el East End de Londres. ¿Sería mejor que pidieras consejo a la policía, ¿añadían, después de pensarlo y de esforzarse en adaptarse al proceso psicológico de un loco que había llegado hasta ellos con mejores credenciales que cerebro. ¿Pero yo no quiero ir a la policía ¿protesté¿. Lo que deseo es descender al East End y ver las cosas por mí mismo. Pretendo averiguar cómo viven esas gentes, por qué viven allí, y para qué viven. En resumen, voy a vivir allí. ¿ ¡Tú no quieres vivir allí! ¿decían todos con gestos desaprobatorios¿. ¡Dicen que hay lugares donde la vida de un hombre no vale ni dos peniques! ¿Ésos son exactamente los lugares que quiero ver ¿insistí. Dorset Street, Spitalfields. La peor calle de Londres. ¿Pero no puedes ¿era la consabida respuesta. ¿No he venido a veros para eso ¿dije secamente, un poco incomprensión¿. Soy forastero y quiero que me contéis lo que End para saber por dónde empezar. ¿No sabemos nada del East End. Simplemente está por parte ¿y hacían un gesto vago con la mano en dirección hacia ocasiones se veía ascender el sol. ¿Entonces, iré a Cook¿s ¿anuncié.