Etelämeren seikkailuja by Jack London

"Etelämeren seikkailuja" by Jack London is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows a cast of characters involved in pearl diving in the South Seas, particularly focusing on Raoul and Mapuhi as they navigate challenges of commerce, local customs, and natural disasters, leading to high stakes and intense drama. In the opening portion, the narrative introduces Raoul, who is engaged in the pearl trade and is particularly intrigued by a rare pearl found by the local inhabitant Mapuhi. The tale unfolds as Raoul attempts to negotiate with Mapuhi over the pearl, which is coupled with the desire to build a house, while a brewing storm looms on the horizon. As tension builds, the characters grapple with their desires against the backdrop of the impending natural disaster, setting the stage for a gripping adventure filled with peril and human emotion. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author London, Jack, 1876-1916
Title Etelämeren seikkailuja
Note Translated stories from "South Sea Tales."
Note Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Sea_Tales_(London_collection)
Contents Mapuhin talo -- Pakana -- Mc Coyn jälkeläinen.
Credits Produced by Tapio Riikonen
Reading Level Reading ease score: 44.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Language Finnish
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories
Subject Oceania -- Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 49758
Release Date
Last Update Oct 24, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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