Tales of the Fish Patrol by Jack London
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| Author | London, Jack, 1876-1916 |
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| Illustrator | Varian, George, 1865-1923 |
| LoC No. | 05032831 |
| Title | Tales of the Fish Patrol |
| Contents | White and yellow -- The king of the Greeks -- A raid on the oyster pirates -- The siege of the "Lancashire Queen" -- Charley's coup -- Demetrios Contos -- Yellow handkerchief. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "Tales of the Fish Patrol" by Jack London is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the adventures and challenges faced by a group of fishermen and the fish patrolmen who enforce laws to protect the aquatic life in the waters off California's coast, particularly around San Francisco Bay. The narrative captures the dynamic interactions between the patrolmen and the diverse fishing communities, often highlighting their conflicts and the colorful characters within those communities. The opening of the collection introduces the character of a young man who becomes a deputy patrolman, detailing his experiences in enforcing fish laws amid the chaotic and often dangerous environment of the bay. As he participates in a covert operation against Chinese shrimp catchers, the scene is set with both tension and humor, showcasing encounters with reckless fishermen, navigating treacherous conditions, and the challenges posed by the enforcement of fishing regulations. This portion sets the tone for the subsequent stories, where themes of adventure, conflict, and camaraderie in the face of nature and law are likely to unfold throughout the tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Immigrants -- Fiction |
| Subject | Fishers -- Fiction |
| Subject | Fishing villages -- Fiction |
| Subject | San Francisco Bay Area (Calif.) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 28693 |
| Release Date | May 5, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 60 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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