Son of the Sun

The works of Jack London, a recognized classic of American and world literature, enjoy constant success among readers. He became famous as the author of novels and stories about exciting and dangerous journeys, about strong, noble and purposeful people. However,... Jack London is rightfully considered one of the greatest masters of the short story. This publication includes two of his author's collections of stories written in the late period of his creativity. The Son of the Sun series (1912) is eight separate stories united by one character: adventurer David Grief came to the South Sea Islands, made a lot of money there, but remains a brave, risk-taking adventurer. “On the Makaloa Mat” (collection published in 1919) - stories that describe life on the Hawaiian Islands: the amazing nature of the islands, life on the Pacific coast, customs and morals of the local population; A great storyteller, Jack London gives readers the opportunity to feel in touch with this exotic world.