The Cruise of the Snark

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Chronicling an adventurous sailing expedition across the South Pacific, the narrative features Jack London, his wife Charmian, and a small crew aboard the ketch Snark. London shares his self-taught skills in celestial navigation and sailing while exploring exotic destinations like the Solomon Islands and Hawaii. Through vivid first-person accounts and photographs, the book offers a glimpse into these remote locales at the dawn of the 20th century, blending personal experience with insights into the culture and geography of the time.