The Sea Wolf (with an Introduction by Lewis Gannett)

Humphrey van Weyden, an aristocratic man, is thrust into a brutal world after a shipwreck leads him to be rescued by the tyrannical Captain Wolf Larsen aboard the seal-hunting schooner "Ghost." Forced into hard labor, Humphrey must adapt to the ship's harsh realities and defend himself from the crew's violence. The novel explores themes of survival and masculinity through the compelling character of Larsen, a morally ambiguous figure. This maritime adventure highlights London's literary prowess and includes an introduction by Lewis Gannett.