Very humorous book about goings on in Anchuria (small Latino-American banana republic). Real pearl of a book!
A strange creature haunts the fishermen and pearl divers of the La Plata Bay. The superstitious local villagers call it the Sea Devil. When a pearl merchant decides to capture the strange being at all costs, the truth turns out to be far more tragic and complex than anyone had imagined.
White Fang is part dog and part wolf, and the lone survivor of his family. In his lonely world, he soon learns to follow the harsh law of the North--kill or be killed. But nothing in White Fang's life can prepare him for the cruel owner who turns him into a vicious killer. Will White Fang ever...
Based on London's experiences as a gold prospector in the Canadian wilderness and his ideas about nature and the struggle for existence, The Call of the Wild is a tale about unbreakable spirit and the fight for survival in the frozen Alaskan Klondike.
Sequel to "Jerry of the Islands". Lots of unnecessary racism but one of the best animal adventures.
Prophetic, satirical and disturbing Sci-Fi from the author who is best known for inventing the word "robot". Also known as "War With The Newts". This truly visionary book prophecied Genetic Revolution.
The story of a British frigate traveling through the Caribbean sea and their encounter with the pirate ship known as The Slapping Sal.
Short historical story. Slightly naive but very amusing interpretation of the ancient history .
Short historical story. Slightly naive but very amusing interpretation of the ancient history. Not sure all Muslims will be pleased with the portrayal of Mohamed.
Short historical story. Slightly naive but very amusing interpretation of the ancient history .