The Mutiny of the Elsinore by Jack London
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| Author | London, Jack, 1876-1916 |
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| Title | The Mutiny of the Elsinore |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Mutiny_of_the_Elsinore_(novel) |
| Credits | David Price and Rab Hughes |
| Summary | "The Mutiny of the Elsinore" by Jack London is a novel written in the early 20th century, specifically in the context of maritime adventures. The story follows the protagonist, Mr. Pathurst, who embarks on a voyage aboard the sailing ship Elsinore. His anticipation for the journey quickly turns to irritation and doubt as he navigates an array of troubling circumstances—from the peculiarities of the ship's captain, Captain West, to the odd crew members he encounters, all while dealing with an unexpected canine companion. The beginning of the book sets the stage for a tumultuous sea voyage. Mr. Pathurst, facing delays and the biting cold, describes his growing displeasure with the captain's ambiguous arrangements and the questionable crew, highlighted by their unremarkable and even unkempt appearances. Meanwhile, Pathurst meets Captain West and his daughter, Margaret, who is unexpectedly accompanying them, adding another layer of complexity to his experience. The opening chapters illustrate not only the physical environment of the ship and its crew's disarray but also Pathurst's inner turmoil as he grapples with his reasons for going to sea and the unsettling notion of an impending challenge posed by both the crew's competence and his own expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Sea stories |
| Subject | Mutiny -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 2415 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2000 |
| Most Recently Updated | Apr 20, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 167 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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