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   The Sea Wolf

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   Jack London 

   

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   The Sea Wolf by Jack London is a thrilling sea adventure story that follows the journey of Humphrey Van Weyden, a gentleman who is rescued from a shipwreck and forced to join a crew of seal hunters aboard the ship Ghost, captained by the brutal and intelligent Wolf Larsen. The novel delves into themes of survival, morality, and the clash between intellect and brute force, all set against the backdrop of life at sea. The book is known for its vivid descriptions of nautical life and the complex relationship between the main characters as they navigate the challenges of the high seas.
   

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   intellect vs brute force
   Iscarcely know where to begin, though I sometimes facetiously place the cause of it all to Charley Furuseth’s credit. He kept a summer cottage in Mill Valley, under the shadow of Mount Tamalpais, and ...

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