FREEThe house of pride, and other tales of Hawaii
"The House of Pride, and Other Tales of Hawaii" by Jack London is a collection of stories written in the early 20th century. The tales delve into the lives of individuals living in Hawaii, exploring themes of identity, class, and the impacts of colonialism. The characters grapple with their desires, societal expectations, and the complexities of their connections to both place and family. The opening of the first story introduces Percival Ford, a wealthy and self-proclaimed spiritual aristocrat, attending a farewell dance for army personnel about to leave for Alaska. Despite his status, Ford feels out of place among the officers and their wives, manifesting a sense of disapproval towards their carefree lifestyles. As he reflects on his austere upbringing under the influence of his father, the esteemed Isaac Ford, Percival grapples with his own insecurities and moral viewpoints. The complex relationship with his half-brother Joe Garland, who embodies the carefree spirit Ford despises, becomes central to the narrative. This initial encounter sets the stage for a deeper exploration of family ties, identity, and societal roles as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Automated conservative edition review 2026-10-20T07:30:43.124Z (historical-original-en-v2), Philippines scope. English historical author London, Jack, died 1916; original-language author allowlist, matching sole EPUB/catalog creator, no credited contributors, no extra artwork, no flagged editorial/translation/copyright cues in isolated text. US public-domain source label and retained Gutenberg license; EPUB CRC passed. This is rule-based screening, not a worldwide rights opinion or a claim of manual review. Source: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2416; Philippine term reference https://www.ipophil.gov.ph/copyright/. EPUB SHA256 933a444bb359c4c8ce09d39b905f6ce31098cab3ad2466708a8ca7fe540c5eb6; RDF SHA256 f69b05882d0e11aeff3074dfb9d84d8106c4f9e2a9d95925a986e3c13a0151f7. Author identity/date reference checked 2026-09-28: https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/910.
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