For Jack London, living and owning land near Glen Ellen was a way of escaping Oakland, from the city way of life he called “the man trap.” But, restless and eager for foreign travel and adventure, he and his wife, Charmian London, decided to build a ship, the Snark, and go sailing around the world, serializing his adventure.

Follow their epic south seas adventure presented in a series of readings from selected passages written by Jack London “The Cruise of the Snark” (1911), Charmian London “The Log of the Snark” (1915) and fellow adventurer, Martin Johnson “Through the South Seas With Jack London” (1913). Absolutely an amazing trip from beginning to end.

Fortunately, all three recorded their trip in photographs so our readings will be enhanced by their photographs and the viewing of the artifact treasures displayed in the museum, as applicable.

Part 1 will look at the London vision, building and launching the Snark plus the trials and tribulations of getting to their first stop in Hawaii. Dates for future readings in 2020 are not set at this time.

When: Sunday, February 9th-2:30-4:30pm
Where: House of Happy Walls museum, 2nd floor
Admission: $20, includes parking

NOTE: All photos are courtesy of the Huntington Library, San Marino, CA