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On the Makaloa Mat - Jack London's Hawaiian Tales of Love Loss and Island Life - cover

On the Makaloa Mat - Jack London's Hawaiian Tales of Love Loss and Island Life

Jack London, Zenith Horizon Publishing

Publisher: Zenith Horizon Publishing

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Summary

Set sail for the South Seas in Jack London's tender and tragic island tales.

On the Makaloa Mat is a unique and deeply emotional collection of short stories set in Hawaii, revealing a different side of Jack London—introspective, lyrical, and human. Through a series of loosely connected vignettes, London captures the cultural richness, heartbreak, and resilience of native Hawaiians and Westerners during a time of change.

Written during the final years of his life, these stories depart from London's usual rugged adventures to explore love, betrayal, aging, memory, and dignity—woven into the natural beauty and spiritual rhythm of the islands.

🌴 This edition includes:

The complete, unabridged short story cycle

Lush illustrations evoking early 20th-century Hawaii

Kindle-optimized formatting for immersive reading

📚 A rare literary gem from a legendary author—perfect for lovers of short fiction and cultural storytelling.

Discover the human heart on the shores of Hawaii.
Download this illustrated edition today.
Available since: 06/12/2025.
Print length: 235 pages.

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