Jack London
Jack London was an American novelist, journalist, and social activist born on January 12, 1876, in San Francisco, California. Known for his adventurous spirit, London drew from his own life experiences, which included working in a cannery, sailing the Pacific, and even participating in the Klondike Gold Rush. His most famous works, such as "The Call of the Wild" and "White Fang," capture the raw struggle for survival in the harsh wilderness, reflecting both the beauty and brutality of nature. His writing is infused with a sense of realism and a profound understanding of the human condition, making his stories timeless and relatable.
As you explore Jack London's works, you'll be transported to a world of adventure and introspection, where the characters often face the elemental forces of nature and their own inner demons. His unique storytelling style combines thrilling plots with deep philosophical questions about existence, making his books a rewarding read for anyone curious about the human experience. So go ahead, dive into his captivating narratives and discover what makes London a cherished figure in American literature.
The Cruise of the Snark
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The Cruise of the Snark (1913) is a memoir of Jack and Charmian London's 1907-1909 voyage across the Pacific. His descriptions of "surf…
Before Adam
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Before Adam is a mixture of sound science and sci-fi speculation. It is based around Darwin's theory of evolution and the idea of racial mem…
The Call of the Wild (Version 2)
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This is the story of Buck, dog napped from sunny California to snowy Arctic during the Alaska gold rush. This deservedly famous book has bee…
A Daughter of the Snows
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In Jack London's first novel, he tells the story of Frona Welse, a strong and interesting heroine, "a Stanford graduate and physical Va…
Revolution, and other Essays
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A collection of 13 essays written between 1900 and 1908, published in 1910. The lead essay, "Revolution", outlines how and why Lon…
When God Laughs, and Other Stories
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This collection of Jack London's short stories touches on a variety of topics, from his love of boxing, to relationships between criminals, …
Tales of the Fish Patrol
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Wildest among the fisher-folk may be accounted the Chinese shrimp-catchers. It is the habit of the shrimp to crawl along the bottom in vast …
The Cruise of the Dazzler
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Young Joe Bronson, caught between poor grades and his father's threats of military school, runs away from home. He joins the crew of a sloop…
Dutch Courage and Other Stories
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Jack London was quoted as saying, "I've never written a line that I'd be ashamed for my young daughters to read, and I never shall writ…
By The Turtles of Tasman
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Turn of the century sibling rivalry between successful but uptight California businessman and his ne'er-do-well older brother, both widowers…
South Sea Tales
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The eight short stories that comprise South Sea Tales are powerful tales that vividly evoke the early 1900’s colonial South Pacific islands.…
Moon-Face and Other Stories
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Well-known and well-regarded author Jack London, known for adventurous stories of the outdoors such as Call of the Wild and White Fang shows…
Lost Face (and Other Stories)
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Seven stories by Jack London, set in the Yukon and other northwestern localities. The most well-known story in this collection is probably T…
The Abysmal Brute
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Young Pat Glendon is twenty-two years old, weighs two-hundred and twenty pounds, has never drunk alcohol nor tasted tobacco and knows little…
Smoke Bellew
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Smoke Bellew, or really Jack London, leaves his less than satisfying writing job in San Francisco for the opportunity to search for gold in …
The Call of the Wild (Version 5)
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Buck, a magnificent mix of St. Bernard and Scotch shepherd dog, rules contentedly at Judge Miller’s place in California’s Santa Clara Valley…
The Red One
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Famous American author Jack London brings us four more tales of adventure. "The Red One" is the story of an explorer who tangles …
The Night-Born
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Ten short stories on various themes and subjects, all more or less bizarre.The Night-Born is about a woman who draws inspiration to change h…
The Strength of the Strong
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Seven short stories, written around the middle of London's writing career. The stories take place in diverse settings and time periods, from…
The Son of the Wolf
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The Son of the Wolf is Jack London's first published collection of stories and features tales chronicling the harsh realities of living in t…