The Star Rover (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169303553)

The Star Rover is a novel written by Jack London, first published in 1915. The book tells the story of a man named Darrell Standing, who is imprisoned in San Quentin State Prison in California for a crime he did not commit. While in prison, Standing discovers the ability to enter a state of self-induced trance, which allows him to experience past lives and travel through time.Through his trance-induced journeys, Standing relives the lives of various historical figures, including a French nobleman during the French Revolution, a sailor on a British ship during the Napoleonic Wars, and a Native American warrior. As he travels through time, Standing also confronts the harsh realities of prison life and the corrupt system that has imprisoned him.The Star Rover is a powerful exploration of the human spirit and the struggle for freedom and justice. London's vivid descriptions of Standing's trance-induced journeys and his experiences in prison make for a compelling and thought-provoking read. The book is considered one of London's most philosophical works and has been praised for its exploration of themes such as reincarnation, the nature of consciousness, and the search for meaning in life.""Surely, you don't think I'm holding out because I enjoy it?"" I managed to gasp, for at the moment Pie-Face Jones was forcing his foot into my back in order to cinch me tighter while I was trying with my muscles to steal slack. ""There is nothing to confess. Why, I'd cut off my right hand right now to be able to lead you to any dynamite.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Jack London
ISBN-10: 1169303552
ISBN-13: 9781169303553
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.46lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.63d