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The Red One

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Jack London's The Red One is an adventure fiction and classic fantasy novel.

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About The Red One

"The Red One" by Jack London is a short story first published in 1918. Deep in the jungles of Guadalcanal, scientist Bassett discovers something extraordinary: a giant red sphere of apparent extraterrestrial origin, worshipped as a god by headhunting natives who make human sacrifices to it. As Bassett becomes increasingly obsessed with unlocking the mystery of the Red One, he finds himself drawn deeper into its power and the darkness of the jungle itself.
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The Red One — LibriVox recording, 3 h 40 min in 4 sections.

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  • Adventure stories, American

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Who wrote The Red One?

The Red One was written by Jack London.

What genre is The Red One?

It is usually shelved as Adventure and Classic Fantasy.

Is The Red One free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

Is there a free audiobook of The Red One?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 3 h 40 min.

What books are similar to The Red One?

Readers who like it often enjoy Dracula, Treasure Island and The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

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