Small-Boat Sailing - Hardcover

by Applewood Books (Author), Jack London (Author)

Exciting Adventures in Sailing from the Rugged American Literary Icon, Jack London

American author Jack London, best known for his fiction set during the Klondike Gold Rush, such as The Call of the Wild, was also an avid sailor. "Small-Boat Sailing" was published in 1917 in The Human Drift, a collection of short stories and essays. London recounts his time at sea, including travels on fishing schooners and coal ships alongside small sailboats. His descriptions of hard work, excitement, and the thrill of handling a small boat in trouble on the water are exhilarating.

Part of Applewood's American Roots series, this gift edition hard back features an elegant design and artful illustrations, ideal for any sailor or maritime lover's nightstand.

Author Biography

Jack London (1876-1916) was an American author whose adventurous life fueled some of the most enduring stories in American literature. Born in San Francisco, he worked as an oyster pirate, sailor, and Klondike gold prospector before turning to writing full-time. His two most famous works featuring his trademark adventurous stories were The Call of the Wild and White Fang. London published over fifty books in his short lifetime, blending gripping adventure with sharp social commentary. He remains one of America's most widely read and translated authors, celebrated for his vivid depictions of nature's raw power and the human spirit's resilience.