“The Seed of McCoy” is a two-fisted tale of adventure on the high seas, written by famed author Jack London. The action takes place in French Polynesia, visited by Jack and wife Charmian London during the Cruise of the Snark in 1907-1908. Like other London stories, it is partly based on a true story. It was published in Century magazine in 1907 and 1911 as part of the “South Seas Tales.”
Storyteller Jeff Falconer reads “The Seed of McCoy” aloud under the majestic oaks of the author’s home. A discussion and refreshments follow the reading.
More than 100 years later, the same area was visited by Nancy and Rob Novak, Sonoma County residents and real-life sailors who left on their cruise of a lifetime in 2012 that lasted 14 years. During that time, unknowingly, they visited the same area in French Polynesia and much more. To continue the story and learn more about their adventures, attend “The Story of the Snark and Cruise of the Shindig” on Sept. 28. Visit https://jacklondonpark.com/events/south-pacific-cruising/ to purchase tickets.
$15 per person plus $10 per car entry free (up to 9 passengers)
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Jack London State Historic Park
2400 London Ranch Rd.
- Glen Ellen