London, Jack
The Jacket (The Star Rover)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781528712378
- author:
- London, Jack
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Read Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 299
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 1.7 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Crime, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Darrell Standing is a university professor serving a life sentence in San Quentin State Prison for murder. To break him, the prison officials use a device called "the jacket," which compresses the body to induce angina. However, Standing resists the torture by becoming entranced, allowing him to travel amongst the stars and experience glimpses of past lives. This is a rare opportunity to read one of Jack London's lesser-known works, originally published in 1912. A pioneer of commercial magazine fiction, London was an early advocate for science fiction and a prominent figure in the literary group "The Crowd". This edition features a specially-commissioned new biography of the author, making it an attractive choice for fans of vintage literature. With its unique blend of psychological suspense and supernatural elements, "The Jacket" is a thought-provoking read that explores the human mind's ability to withstand extreme conditions.
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