The Sea-Wolf -- Jack London

In <em>The Sea-Wolf</em>, London's most gripping novel, Humphrey Van Weyden is rescued from the freezing waters of San Francisco Bay by a demonic sea captain and introduced to fates far worse that death. Through this story London recalls his own adventures on a sealing vessel at the age of seventeen. John Sutherland's notes include a history of pelagic seal hunting and an account of the many cinematic versions of this novel. <p/><strong>About the Series: </strong> For over 100 years <strong>Oxford World's Classics </strong>has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.<br><br><br><b>Author:</b> Jack London<br><b>Publisher:</b> Oxford University Press, USA<br><b>Published:</b> 06/15/2009<br><b>Pages:</b> 418<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.70lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 7.60h x 5.00w x 1.10d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780199554942<br><br><b>Accelerated Reader:</b><br><b>Reading Level:</b> 8.1<br><b>Point Value:</b> 18<br><b>Interest Level:</b> Upper Grade<br><b>Quiz #/Name: </b>717 / Sea-Wolf (Unabridged)<br>