Stories of Ships and the Sea

"Stories of Ships and the Sea: Little Blue Book # 1169" by Jack London is a collection of tales of storms, the rough port of Yokohama, sailors, and people ashore. Best known for his books that take place in the forest, London shows that his expertise as an adventure writer extends to all types of wilderness, even the sea. Though not intended for historical purposes, the stories are still a history of the common man.