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The Sea-Wolf (Diversion Classics)

Jack Williamson

Publisher: Diversion Books

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Summary

Featuring an appendix of discussion questions, this Diversion Classics edition is ideal for use in book groups and classrooms.
In Jack London’s most deeply psychological of adventures, literary critic Humphrey van Weyden is rescued from a ferry collision, only to be enlisted in the crew of a hunting schooner, The Ghost. One day with his mysterious savior is enough to know he’s been cursed, and now must rely on his intellect and cunning, but also brute force and untapped reservoirs of violence within if he is to usurp the brutal captain of a ship seemingly destined for a watery grave.
Available since: 03/29/2016.

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