The cruise of the Snark

Chronicling a 1907 sailing adventure across the South Pacific, this non-fiction work captures Jack London's journey aboard the ketch Snark with his wife Charmian and a small crew. London, who taught himself celestial navigation and sailing, shares detailed accounts of their experiences and the challenges faced. The narrative features visits to exotic locales like the Solomon Islands and Hawaii, enriched by first-person insights and photographs that offer a glimpse into these remote regions at the dawn of the 20th century.