Project Gutenberg 2007-06-29 Public domain in the USA. 1193 London, Jack 1876 1916 Chaney, John Griffith 12012136 A Son of the Sun Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Son_of_the_Sun_(novel) Produced by David Widger "A Son of the Sun" by Jack London is a novel written in the early 20th century. Set in the lush, adventurous backdrop of the South Pacific, the story follows the life of David Grief, a wealthy trader in the region, as he navigates perilous encounters and the complexities of human relationships. The narrative promises themes of adventure, conflict, and the duality of civilization and savagery as it delves into Grief's interactions with various island inhabitants and other characters. The opening of the book introduces the "Willi-Waw", a trading vessel anchored in a secluded passage bordered by coral reefs. Here, we meet Griffiths, the ship's captain, and his mate Jacobsen, who express their frustration with the oppressive heat and a looming financial obligation to the enigmatic David Grief. The chapter sets a tone of tension as Griffiths prepares to confront his debts and the repercussions of his choices, notably foreshadowing conflict with Grief, who is noted for his shrewdness and financial acumen. Additionally, we encounter the vibrant and diverse imagery of the islanders, hinting at the rich tapestry of lives that impact Grief’s world. Overall, the beginning establishes an engaging narrative that intertwines adventure and intricate character dynamics, inviting readers into a world of sun-soaked intrigue. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 84.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Ship captains -- Fiction Oceania -- Fiction Sea stories, American Autobiographical fiction, American Americans -- Oceania -- Fiction Adventure stories, American PS Text Category: Adventure Category: Novels Category: American Literature 422356 2025-08-09T08:16:58.932037 text/html 438268 2021-02-24T22:10:30 text/html 258403 2025-08-09T08:17:03.909029 application/epub+zip 265940 2025-08-09T08:16:59.552061 application/epub+zip 206964 2025-08-09T08:16:59.224073 application/epub+zip 405264 2025-08-09T08:17:07.576017 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 359153 2025-08-09T08:17:03.567001 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 300537 2022-09-10T10:18:29.288938 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 353405 2025-08-09T08:16:58.255059 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 353343 2018-03-03T15:42:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 347856 2007-06-29T13:35:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 347847 2007-06-29T13:35:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 23643 2025-08-09T08:17:07.707978 application/rdf+xml 11631 2025-08-09T08:16:59.311033 image/jpeg 2657 2025-08-09T08:16:59.268020 image/jpeg 136502 2018-03-19T12:14:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 135834 2007-06-29T13:36:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 239553 2021-02-24T22:10:33 application/octet-stream application/zip 135812 2007-06-29T13:36:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 243909 2025-08-09T08:16:58.965052 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia