The Turtles of Tasman by Jack London

Name: The Turtles of Tasman
Author: Jack London

The novel revolves around a group of men who are stranded on an island after their ship sinks. They must survive and eventually escape the island using their skills and ingenuity. The story explores themes of survival, leadership, and human nature in the face of adversity.

By Jack London · First published 1905 · Genre: Adventure, Short Stories, Fiction · 18 chapters · 55,864 words

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Law, order, and restraint had carved Frederick Travers' face. It was the strong, firm face of one used to power and who had used power with wisdom and discretion. Clean living had made the healthy skin, and the lines graved in it were honest lines. Hard and devoted work had left its wholesome handiwork, that was all. Every feature of the man told the same story, from the clear blue of the eyes to the full head of hair, light brown, touched with grey, and smoothly parted and drawn straight across above the strong-domed forehead. He was a seriously groomed man, and the light summer business suit no more than befitted his alert years, while it did not shout aloud that its possessor was likewise the possessor of numerous millions of dollars and property.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Jack London
Date: 1905 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure, Short Stories, Fiction, Naturalism, Literary
Length: 55,864 words
Structure: 18 chapters, 1,055 paragraphs
Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Genres

Adventure — The stories often involve exploration and survival in challenging environments.
Short Stories — The book is a collection of short stories, each with its own narrative and characters.
Fiction — The narratives are fictional, focusing on imaginative storytelling.
Naturalism — The stories often depict characters influenced by their environment and circumstances, reflecting naturalistic themes.