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 that death. Through this story London recalls his own adventures on a sealing vessel at the age of seventeen. John Sutherland’s notes include a history of pelagic seal hunting and an account of the many cinematic versions of this novel.
About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World’s Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford’s commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.Author: Jack London
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Published: 06/15/2009
Series: Oxford World’s Classics (Paperback)
Pages: 418
Weight: 0.7lbs
Size: 7.60h x 5.00w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9780199554942
Language: English
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