{"product_id":"jerry-of-the-islands-9781513270234","title":"Jerry of the Islands","description":"\u003cp\u003e From the same series that produced the classic and beloved novel, \u003ci\u003e Call of the Wild, \u003c\/i\u003e Jack London’s \u003ci\u003eJerry of the Islands\u003c\/i\u003e accompanies the other Jack London stories that portray dog protagonists. Born on the Santa Isabelle Island, Jerry, an Irish terrier, belongs to a slave owner named Mr. Haggin. On the plantation, Jerry is responsible for chasing the slaves, as ordered by Mr. Haggin. He  is content on the plantation, but when Captain Van Horn comes into town, Mr. Haggin gives Jerry to him to accompany him on his ship. Especially fond of Captain Van Horn, Jerry is happy to join the sailing endeavor. However, when the ship is attacked, tragedy strikes, and Jerry is thrown into the sea. After being saved by a native boy and brought to a village, Jerry recovers from the attack and begins a new life there. When the village chief takes a special interest in him, Jerry is given a special status, protecting him from harm. But, when Agno, a local sorcerer, reveals his gruesome plans for Jerry, his new home is threatened once again. Facing high stakes of sacrifice and losing a home, Jerry must fight for his safety to survive on the Solomon Islands. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a setting inspired by Jack London’s own travels, \u003ci\u003eJerry of the Islands\u003c\/i\u003eemploys rich description that allows readers to feel as if they are a part of the story. With the unique dog protagonist, \u003ci\u003eJerry of the Islands \u003c\/i\u003e is charming and offbeat, providing a fresh and interesting perspective on the colonial south Pacific. Through the observations and thoughts of a dog with many owners, London’s novel convincingly portrays the projected racism that is able to be trained into pets. Under a new and modern cultural lens, readers are able to recognize these inadvertent themes and compare them to contemporary society. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow presented with a stunning new cover and reprinted in an easy-to-read font, this edition of \u003ci\u003eJerry of the Islands\u003c\/i\u003e by Jack London is both modern and accessible, perfect for readers in search of an adventure with a unique perspective. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince our inception in 2020, \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \n\u003cp\u003eWith thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jack London","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48286031642875,"sku":"9781513270234","price":6.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/CoreSourceHub_a246ac93-7f90-47c8-ae44-eac1eb791935.jpg?v=1771455992","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/jerry-of-the-islands-9781513270234","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}