The Sea Wolf

The Sea Wolf is a novel by Jack London that tells the story of Humphrey van Weyden, a literary critic who is shipwrecked and rescued by a brutal and domineering sea captain named Wolf Larsen. Humphrey is forced to work as a cabin boy aboard Larsen's ship, the Ghost, where he witnesses the captain's cruelty and violence towards his crew. Despite this, Humphrey becomes fascinated by Larsen's intelligence and strength, and the two engage in philosophical debates about the nature of life and humanity. As they sail through the treacherous waters of the Pacific Ocean, Humphrey struggles to survive the harsh conditions and Larsen's oppressive rule. The Sea Wolf is a gripping tale of survival, adventure, and the struggle between good and evil.1904. American writer (real name John Griffith London). London grew up in poverty, earning a living through various legal and illegal means. He was a sailor and took part in the Klondike gold rush. These experiences provided much of the material for his works and also made him a socialist. The Call of the Wild, the classic story of sled-dog Buck brought him instant celebrity and established his readership to this day. In The Sea-Wolf, London's most gripping novel, Humphrey Van Weyden is rescued from the freezing waters of San Francisco Bay by a demonic sea captain and introduced to fates far worse than death. Through this story London recalls his own adventures on a sealing vessel at the age of seventeen. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.