Just our luck! Gus Lafee finished wiping his hands and sullenly threw the towel upon the rocks. His attitude was one of deep dejection. The light seemed gone out of the day and the glory from the golden sun. Even the keen mountain air was devoid of relish, and the early morning no longer yielded its customary zest. "Just our luck!" Gus repeated, this time avowedly for the edification of another young fellow who was busily engaged in sousing his head in the water of the lake.
Dutch Courage and Other Stories is a collection of adventure tales by Jack London, first published in 1922. These stories, written early in London’s career, showcase his talent for depicting courage, resilience, and the trials of human character. They are set against a variety of rugged backdrops, from the untamed wilderness to the high seas, reflecting London’s signature themes of survival and the indomitable human spirit.
The titular story, "Dutch Courage," revolves around two young climbers attempting a daring ascent, discovering the nature of true bravery along the way. The other tales in the collection range from sea adventures to tales of youthful daring and perseverance.
While not as widely known as London's major works like The Call of the Wild or White Fang, Dutch Courage and Other Stories offers insights into his early development as a writer and provides a glimpse of the themes and motifs that would define his later, more famous works. The collection appeals to fans of action-packed stories with a strong moral undertone.
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