Lost Face - (Mint Editions) by Jack London (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><i>Lost Face</i> (1910) is a collection of seven short stories by American writer Jack London. Drawing on his experiences as a gold prospector in the Yukon, London explores the life of humanity at the edge of civilization. In these stories of life and death, nature reigns supreme over society, and even the strong are not guaranteed to survive. "Lost Face" is the story of a Polish trapper and fur thief named Subienkow. Captured by Native Americans, he watches in horror as a strong, courageous Cossack is slowly killed through hours of brutal torture. Recalling the hardships he faced in Poland, Russia, and Siberia, Subienkow delves deep into his reservoir of experience to devise a plan he hopes will allow him to escape such a terrible fate. Using an interpreter, he convinces Makamuk, the chief, that he possesses a powerful medicine, and offers it in exchange for his life. In "To Build a Fire"--a frequently anthologized work of adventure fiction and one of London's most beloved works--an explorer decides to trek into the forest of the Yukon while a winter storm looms on the horizon. Ignoring all signs of danger, as well as the warnings of an experienced elder, he finds himself lost in the woods with nothing but a dog and a fire. With no time to question his motives--he had set out to visit a friend's cabin--he is forced to face nature head on, and on its own terms. <i>Lost Face</i>, published at the height of London's career, compiles seven stories from the master of adventure and naturalist fiction. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Jack London's <i>Lost Face</i> is a classic of American literature reimagined for modern readers.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p>As he watches a brave Cossack endure hours of torture, Subienkow, a Polish trapper, devises a plan to escape a similar fate. In the harsh northern forest of the Yukon, an explorer ignores warnings and weather to venture into the heart of a deadly winter storm. <i>Lost Face</i> is a collection of short stories by Jack London.</p>
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