Jerry of the Islands by Jack London

The novel is a semi-autobiographical account of London's experiences on the Marquesas Islands. It follows the story of Jerry, an American sailor who becomes stranded on the island after his ship sinks in a storm. The novel explores themes of survival, isolation, and the clash between Western culture and native customs.

By Jack London · First published 1914 · Genre: Adventure, Animal Fiction, Historical Fiction · 24 chapters · 80,410 words

First lines

Not until _Mister_ Haggin abruptly picked him up under one arm and stepped into the sternsheets of the waiting whaleboat, did Jerry dream that anything untoward was to happen to him. _Mister_ Haggin was Jerry's beloved master, and had been his beloved master for the six months of Jerry's life. Jerry did not know _Mister_ Haggin as "master," for "master" had no place in Jerry's vocabulary, Jerry being a smooth-coated, golden-sorrel Irish terrier.

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Genres

• Adventure — The narrative follows the adventurous journey of a dog in the South Seas, highlighting exploration and survival.
• Animal Fiction — The story is centered around a dog, providing insights into its perspective and experiences.
• Historical Fiction — Set in the early 20th century, it reflects the historical context of colonialism and maritime exploration.
• Drama — The plot involves intense and emotional situations, focusing on the relationships between humans and animals.

Tags

Adventure · Animal Fiction · Autobiographical · Biographical · Coming-of-Age · Feral Child · Island Setting · Literary Nonfiction · Memoir · Nature Writing · Non-Fiction · Pacific Islands

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Jack London
• Date: 1914 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Adventure, Animal Fiction, Historical Fiction, Drama, Social Commentary
• Length: 80,410 words
• Structure: 24 chapters, 993 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Contents

• CHAPTER I
• CHAPTER II
• CHAPTER III
• CHAPTER IV
• CHAPTER V
• CHAPTER VI
• CHAPTER VII
• CHAPTER VIII
• CHAPTER IX
• CHAPTER X
• CHAPTER XI
• CHAPTER XII
• CHAPTER XIII
• CHAPTER XIV
• CHAPTER XV
• CHAPTER XVI
• CHAPTER XVII
• CHAPTER XVIII
• CHAPTER XIX
• CHAPTER XX
• CHAPTER XXI
• CHAPTER XXII
• CHAPTER XXIII
• CHAPTER XXIV

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• Love of Life (1908)
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