This consists of four short stories, told in the form of "tall tales". I read this as part of "Works of Jack London" from MobilReference, distributed by Amazon, Kindle edition.

The Red One: An explorer follows strange sound into the African jungle, becomes lost. Meets up with savage tribes, and finds a strange alien artifact. (*** = three stars)

The Hussy: A man goes to Ecuador to work on the railway, and ultimately seek a huge "nugget" of gold, guided by a beautiful, enigmatic Indian maiden. (** = two stars)

Like Argus of the Ancient Times: Grandfather Tarwater, viewed as doddering and senile by his family, takes off the rigors of the Klondike goldfields to seek his fortune. This is a charming and humorous story, the best one of the four. (**** = four stars).

The Princess: Three hobos brag about how they left a privileged upbringing, lost their arm in South Seas, and married a princess. Racist language is a bit jarring to the modern reader. (** = two stars)

What's in common with the stories: They feature men off to exotic dangerous places to seek adventure and wealth or fame. Two of the tales (The Hussy and the Princess) are being recited by the characters in the story. ( )