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Drawing from his youth spent aboard San Francisco Bay fishing boats, Jack London presents a classic collection of seven short stories that trace his transition from outlawed oyster pirate to 16‑year‑old member of the Fish Patrol. Set in the early 1900s, the tales illustrate the patrol’s battle against rampant fishing crews, showcasing death‑defying encounters and the enforcement of laws designed to protect the bay’s marine resources.
First publish date: June 1982
Genre: General Fiction/Short Stories
Authors: Jack London
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