The House Of Pride

The House of Pride: And Other Tales of Hawaii is a collection of short stories by the renowned American author, Jack London. The book is set in Hawaii and explores the lives of the inhabitants of the islands during the early 20th century. The stories deal with themes of love, betrayal, greed, and the clash of cultures. The title story, The House of Pride, tells the story of a wealthy plantation owner who is obsessed with his own power and status. He is determined to maintain his position of authority at all costs, even if it means sacrificing his own family. Other stories in the collection include The Sheriff of Kona, which follows the story of a lawman who must navigate the complex social dynamics of the islands to bring a criminal to justice, and Koolau the Leper, which tells the story of a man who is exiled to the leper colony on the island of Molokai. Throughout the book, London portrays the beauty and complexity of Hawaiian culture, while also highlighting the challenges faced by the people who call the islands home. The House of Pride: And Other Tales of Hawaii is a compelling and thought-provoking collection of stories that offers a unique perspective on life in Hawaii during a time of great change and upheaval.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.