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The Mutiny of the Elsinore is a novel written by Jack London. The story follows the voyage of the Elsinore, a British sailing ship, as it travels from San Francisco to London. The ship is captained by James Weyden, a man with a troubled past and a reputation for being harsh with his crew.As the voyage progresses, tensions rise between the crew and the captain. The crew members begin to suspect that Weyden is losing his grip on reality, and they fear for their safety. Eventually, a mutiny breaks out, and the crew takes control of the ship.The novel explores themes of power, authority, and the struggle for survival. It also delves into the psychological effects of isolation and the challenges of life at sea. The Mutiny of the Elsinore is a gripping tale of adventure and intrigue that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.From the first the voyage was going wrong. Routed out of my hotel on a bitter March morning, I had crossed Baltimore and reached the pier- end precisely on time. At nine o'clock the tug was to have taken me down the bay and put me on board the Elsinore, and with growing irritation I sat frozen inside my taxicab and waited.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781162702896
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 296
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 191x235x16 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 513 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 19. december 2024
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The Mutiny of the Elsinore is a novel written by Jack London. The story follows the voyage of the Elsinore, a British sailing ship, as it travels from San Francisco to London. The ship is captained by James Weyden, a man with a troubled past and a reputation for being harsh with his crew.As the voyage progresses, tensions rise between the crew and the captain. The crew members begin to suspect that Weyden is losing his grip on reality, and they fear for their safety. Eventually, a mutiny breaks out, and the crew takes control of the ship.The novel explores themes of power, authority, and the struggle for survival. It also delves into the psychological effects of isolation and the challenges of life at sea. The Mutiny of the Elsinore is a gripping tale of adventure and intrigue that will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.From the first the voyage was going wrong. Routed out of my hotel on a bitter March morning, I had crossed Baltimore and reached the pier- end precisely on time. At nine o'clock the tug was to have taken me down the bay and put me on board the Elsinore, and with growing irritation I sat frozen inside my taxicab and waited.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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