Tales of the Fish Patrol

About “Tales of the Fish Patrol”

This 1905 short story collection draws on Jack London's own experiences as a teenager aboard the fishing boats of San Francisco Bay in the early 1900s, when men of all stripes plundered the rich oyster beds. London began as an oyster pirate before, at age 16, becoming a member of the Fish Patrol established to protect the fish. The 7 stories, based on his experiences and those of fellow deputies, describe the patrol's death-defying encounters with pirates.