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The story is told from the perspective of a scientist called Bassett, who is on an expedition in the jungle of Guadalcanal to collect butterflies. The "Red One" of the title refers to a giant red sphere, of apparently extraterrestrial origin, that the headhunting natives worship as their god and to which they perform human sacrifices. Bassett becomes obsessed with the Red One and in the end is sacrificed himself.
The Red One, by Jack London- Published on: 2015-05-23
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 8.50" h x .29" w x 5.50" l, .34 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 126 pages
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About the Author Jack London (1876-1916) was an American writer who produced two hundred short stories, more than four hundred nonfiction pieces, twenty novels, and three full-length plays in less than two decades. His best-known works include The Call of the Wild, The Sea Wolf, and White Fang.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful. Three out of four ain't bad By Karl Janssen This is a collection of four stories by Jack London, most of which are very good. The collection is named after the first story, "The Red One", an excellent piece of old school science fiction along the lines of Jules Verne, H.G. Wells, or Arthur Conan Doyle's The Lost World. It tells the story of a naturalist lost on the island of Guadalcanal, searching for a mysterious red object worshipped by the island's natives. It's incredibly inventive, years ahead of its time, suspenseful, brilliantly told, and one of London's best stories.Another great adventure story is "Like Argus of the Ancient Times", about a former California `49er who, in his seventies, decides to set out for the Klondike for one more chance at striking it rich. While "The Red One" probably deserves a place in London's top ten, "Argus" just might make the top twenty. "The Princess" is about three aged hobos who cross paths and trade stories about their youthful adventures in the South Pacific. It's another well-told yarn, though it suffers a bit from an anticlimactic ending. The weakest story in the collection is "The Hussy" about a railroad worker's quest for gold in Ecuador. It's nothing special.While this is a solid collection of London stories, I have to dock him a point for some of his descriptive passages of the South Sea island "savages". There's been much debate about London's views on race. I usually give him the benefit of the doubt on that subject, as it may be too much to expect political correctness from century-old stories. However, when you compare "The Red One" to Herman Melville's Typee, for example, the latter proves that even 100 years ago it was possible to write about the natives with a great deal more respect and tact than London displays here.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Suspenseful turn-of-the-century horror, sci-fi lifts anthology By James Blakley You finally set eyes upon your destination after months at sea: The island of Guadacanal. A lush, green paradise--or so it seems. For as you and your party leave the beach and broach the "jungle heart", in search of the source of an alluring yet alien melody, suddenly your guide falls to the ground. You look down and see that he has lost his head! You swing your shotgun around, but the attacker isn't around. Was it man or beast? Or perhaps it was inspired--maddened--by the unseen sound: Something so beautiful yet it emanates from a force so fearful and awesome that the natives you soon encounter speak of it barely; and when done so, in cautious reverence. But, as a scientist, you must discover the source (no matter the cost). Thus begins the grizzly hunt for...THE RED ONE.Though actually a short story anthology that includes "The Hussy"; "Like Argus of the Ancient Times"; and "The Princess," the book bears the name of its lead story--and rightfully so--"The Red One." It's an exotic blend of horror and sci-fi that isn't at all one of Jack London's better known works. It has the definite feel of Joseph Conrad's "The Heart of Darkness" and H.G. Wells's "The Island of Dr. Moreau," with a pared down amount of Lovecraftian surrealism. The introspection and observation that exists in "The Red One" is survivalist in tone--no surprise, coming from Jack London--and centers upon Bassett: A white explorer-scientist who combs the Pacific jungle wilds. His unintentional "discovery" comes rather late, but it's an interesting journey to it. There is lush imagery throughout and decent secondary character development (although it exhibits a rather racist, sexist strain that fits much of the turn-of-the-century mindset). And, the ending will probably come as a shock to fans of modern sci-fi and horror, but will be par for the course for London aficionados.So while this anthology's other stories are comparatively the unspectacular, ramblings of mostly landlubbers turned hard-bitten sea-farers or prospectors, "The Red One" veers off course for a fairly suspenseful excursion that twists and turns into sci-fi and horror. A nice antique for fans of both genres who might be pleasantly surprised by Jack London's ability to occasionally broach the other-wordly.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great work of early SiFi By Droy Read this story twice now, and enjoyed it each time. Wonderful writing and characters. Love the early science fiction. Equal to War of the Worlds.
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