{"product_id":"small-boat-sailing-hardcover","title":"Small-Boat Sailing - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eApplewood Books\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJack London\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExciting Adventures in Sailing from the Rugged American Literary Icon, Jack London\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmerican author Jack London, best known for his fiction set during the Klondike Gold Rush, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Call of the Wild\u003c\/em\u003e, was also an avid sailor. \"Small-Boat Sailing\" was published in 1917 in \u003cem\u003eThe Human Drift\u003c\/em\u003e, 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of Applewood's \u003cem\u003eAmerican Roots\u003c\/em\u003e series, this gift edition hard back features an elegant design and artful illustrations, ideal for any sailor or maritime lover's nightstand. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJack 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 \u003cem\u003eThe Call of the Wild\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eWhite Fang\u003c\/em\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.34 x 7.29 x 3.89 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 28, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57288243151153,"sku":"9781429096133","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/3486\/5969\/files\/uH5htp5XlR9781429096133.webp?v=1793742749","url":"https:\/\/www.welibooks.com\/products\/small-boat-sailing-hardcover","provider":"Welibooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}