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The human race has been on the receiving end of many viral and bacterial diseases. And as medicine brings them to heel, eradicates their power, so Nature and Evolution brings others to the fore in a ceaseless march to weaken some, to strengthen others. And, as our race understands their mysteries, so we begin to weaponize them for our own malevolent use as biological weapons. Authors have always been drawn to this global scale and individual human response. In this collection virus and plague are given their head and the responses must see cure or capitulation within.

John Griffith Chaney was born on January 12th, 1876, in San Francisco. In late 1876 his mother married John London and the young child was brought to live with them as they moved around the Bay area, eventually settling in Oakland where now, calling himself Jack, he completed grade school. In the Klondike Jack began to gather material for his writing. During the late 1890s Jack was regularly publishing short stories and by the turn of the century full-blown novels.

Längst ist aus Kid Bellew, dem Grünschnabel, ein erfahrener Jäger und Goldsucher, einer der kühnsten Männer des wilden Nordens geworden. Er und sein Freund Kurz durchstreifen die weißen Einöden von Alaska, und mit ihnen reist das Abenteuer. Sie gehen seltsamen Spuren im Schnee nach, die sie zu einem merkwürdigen Waldlager führen, über dessen Bewohnern ein Geheimnis zu liegen scheint… Sie steigen groß in das Geschäft mit Eiern ein, das sich allerdings sehr bald als Fehlspekulation erweist; doch Kid und Kurz nehmen Rache an denen, die sie hereingelegt und allgemeinem Spott ausgeliefert haben.

In this timeless classic, Buck is a big-hearted dog whose blissful domestic life gets turned upside down when he is suddenly uprooted from his California home and transplanted to the exotic wilds of the Alaskan Yukon in the 1890s. As the newest rookie on a mail-delivery dog sled team, Buck experiences the adventure of a lifetime as he ultimately finds his true place in the world.

Ein Hörbuch, der im hohen Norden der USA im 19. Jahrhundert zur Zeit des Goldrausches spielt: Naass, ein indigener Stammesführer der Aleuten in Alaska will die junge Unga heiraten, doch in der Nacht vor der Hochzeit wird sie von dem Weißen Axel Gunderson entführt. Aber Naass gibt so schnell nicht auf und sucht über Jahre nach seiner gestohlenen Braut... Eine Geschichte, die weit mehr als nur ein Abenteuerroman ist.

In this series we listen to short stories that are NOT by perhaps the most well-known author of this type. But the many other rich talents in the volume may have treated the subject matter a little differently, or were perhaps just overlooked in the stampede to applaud the winner, but these authors are of equal merit. Each of their works is laden with talent, has purpose, and is rich and textured in this gloried niche of literature.

Jack London’un ölümsüz eseri Martin Eden, artık yepyeni bir uyarlama ile karşınızda! Bu kısaltılmış versiyon, yoksulluktan zirveye uzanan, hayalleriyle dolu bir gencin edebiyata, aşka ve sınıf çatışmalarına dair epik serüvenini yeniden gözler önüne seriyor.

In this series we explore the many facets of love through literary talents that span both time and country. There are times when love is not a revelation and a calling from one soul to another but a carefully navigated path, or maybe a badly chosen path that decimates happiness. Which way will our literary leviathans take us? Inevitably it will be more than one.

Daughter of the Snows follows Frona Welse, a fiercely independent Stanford graduate who heads to the Yukon during the gold rush. Her unconventional ways—befriending outcasts and defying social norms—set her apart as she navigates the dangers of the North and a dramatic love triangle. A bold and adventurous novel from Jack London.

അന്വേഷണങ്ങൾക്കും കണ്ടെത്തലുകൾക്കുമുള്ള മനുഷ്യമനസ്സിന്റെ അടങ്ങാത്ത മോഹങ്ങൾ മുഖമുദ്രയാക്കുന്നവയാണ് ജാക്ക് ലണ്ടന്റെ കഥകൾ. മനുഷ്യജീവിതത്തിന്റെ സങ്കീർണ്ണതകളെയും നിസ്സാരതകളെയും വെളിവാക്കുന്ന അദ്ദേഹത്തിന്റെ To Build A fire, A Piece of Steak, The White Silence, Moon Face, The Law of Life തുടങ്ങിയ പ്രശസ്തമായ കഥകളുടെ പരിഭാഷ.

The Game is a gripping boxing drama that tells the story of a young prizefighter on the eve of his final bout. Through the eyes of his fiancée, we witness the brutal beauty of the sport, the dangers of ambition, and the emotional toll of a life in the ring.

Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. They can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. Jack London is widely regarded as one of America’s pre-eminent writers of the great outdoors. His stories are raw and, at times, harrowing, but always dependable fare. His work also includes stories on pandemics and bizarre scientific experiments. An author so much more than the usual wrapper proclaims.

Short stories have always been a sort of instant access into an author’s brain, their soul and heart. They can lift our lives into locations, people and experiences with a sweep of landscape, narration, feelings and emotions that is difficult to achieve elsewhere. A new century dawns, one in which America would become pre-eminent as its industrial might and military power rose above all others. In literature too its authors tackled new forms and new ideas, they shied away from little, immersing themselves and their readers in the promise of a new Century.

Hearts of Three is a swashbuckling treasure-hunting adventure that follows wealthy heir Francis Morgan on a perilous journey to Central America. As he searches for his ancestor’s legendary fortune, he faces ruthless rivals, ancient mysteries, and a passionate love triangle.

The Mutiny of the Elsinore is a gripping maritime adventure from Jack London, following a brutal mutiny aboard a doomed ship. With treacherous storms, a ruthless crew, and a fight for survival, this novel delves into the harsh realities of life at sea.

The Red One is a collection of Jack London’s most intriguing adventure stories. From an explorer’s eerie encounter with cannibals and an otherworldly artifact to thrilling gold rush quests and high-seas escapades, these tales showcase London’s signature blend of danger, mystery, and raw human survival.

The Sea-Wolf is a powerful tale of survival, philosophy, and the brutal force of nature. When literary critic Humphrey van Weyden is shipwrecked and rescued by the ruthless Captain Wolf Larsen, he is forced to endure the cruel realities of life at sea. A psychological battle unfolds between intellect and brute strength in this gripping masterpiece by Jack London.

Smoke Bellew follows a young writer who leaves behind city life for the harsh reality of the Klondike Gold Rush. As he braves the freezing wilderness and the lawless frontier, he transforms from an untested greenhorn into a seasoned adventurer. A vivid and exhilarating collection of Jack London’s finest short stories of survival and human endurance.

Tales of the Fish Patrol plunges listeners into the dangerous and lawless world of San Francisco’s waterways. Jack London’s riveting stories follow the daring exploits of the Fish Patrol as they battle illegal fishermen, poachers, and smugglers. With a cast of rugged characters and high-seas action, this collection captures the spirit of maritime adventure and the untamed frontier of the American West.

David Grief erlebt gefährliche Abenteuer in der Südsee: Auf Fitu-Iva stoppt er das Betrugsgeschäft eines selbsternannten Premierministers, auf Fuatino befreit er Eingeborene aus Piratenhand und auf einem entlegenen Atoll stellt er einen alten Betrüger zur Rede. Schließlich kommt es zu einer gefährlichen Auseinandersetzung ... 1. Das große Geld von Fitu-Iva, 2. Piraten auf Fuatino, 3. Swithin Halls wiederentdecktes Atoll, 4. Gestrandet, 5. Beisetzung eines Häuptlings, 6. Pikett, 7. Der Prinz.