Tales of the Fish Patrol (Annotated)

Jack London

Sinopse

This edition includes the following editor's introduction: Jack London, an infinite passion for adventure that drove all his work


First published in 1905, “Tales of the Fish Patrol” is a classic collection of stories drawn from Jack London's own experiences in his teenage days aboard San Francisco Bay fishing boats.
In the early 1900s, men of all stripes descended on these waters to plunder its rich oyster beds. To stop the run on the waters, a patrol was established. London began his youthful adventures on the wrong side of the law, as an oyster pirate. But conscience and common sense got the better of him, and at the age of 16 he became a member of the Fish Patrol. Dedicated to enforcing the many laws that were passed to protect the fish, the Fish Patrol had many death-defying encounters with the pirates.

These 7 short stories, based both on Jack's experiences and those of his fellow deputies, describe these incredible encounters when brawls, guns, knives and piracy wasn't uncommon. The collection includes: “White and Yellow,” “The King of the Greeks,” “A Raid on the Oyster Pirates,” “The Siege of the Lancashire Queen,” “Charley's Coup,” “Demetrios Contos” and “Yellow Handkerchief.”

Disponível desde: 10/08/2022.

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