Download or read book The Book of Jack London written by Charmian London and published by . This book was released on 1921 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Several years after Jack London’s death, his wife Charmian released a 2-volume biography of his life. Volume I starts with the origins of his parents, John and Flora, and covers Jack’s childhood and early life growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area. It also covers his oyster pirating, Klondike trips, and time spent riding the railroads. The book is full of his letters to Cloudesley Johns, Anna Strunsky, and others. The first volume ends with his voyage to Asia to cover the Japanese-Russian War. Volume II starts with his return from Korea after war-reporting and his divorce from his first wife. It covers their trip on the Snark and trips to New York and around Cape Horn. The 'bad year' when his house burns is described in detail, as is a return to Hawaii and the start of World War I. The volume ends with Jack's death in 1916.
Download or read book Jack London written by Earle Labor and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2013-12-24 with total page 457 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A revelatory look at the life of the great American author—and how it shaped his most beloved works Jack London was born a working class, fatherless Californian in 1876. In his youth, he was a boundlessly energetic adventurer on the bustling West Coast—an oyster pirate, a hobo, a sailor, and a prospector by turns. He spent his brief life rapidly accumulating the experiences that would inform his acclaimed bestselling books The Call of theWild, White Fang, and The Sea-Wolf. The bare outlines of his story suggest a classic rags-to-riches tale, but London the man was plagued by contradictions. He chronicled nature at its most savage, but wept helplessly at the deaths of his favorite animals. At his peak the highest paid writer in the United States, he was nevertheless forced to work under constant pressure for money. An irrepressibly optimistic crusader for social justice and a lover of humanity, he was also subject to spells of bitter invective, especially as his health declined. Branded by shortsighted critics as little more than a hack who produced a couple of memorable dog stories, he left behind a voluminous literary legacy, much of it ripe for rediscovery. In Jack London: An American Life, the noted Jack London scholar Earle Labor explores the brilliant and complicated novelist lost behind the myth—at once a hard-living globe-trotter and a man alive with ideas, whose passion for seeking new worlds to explore never waned until the day he died. Returning London to his proper place in the American pantheon, Labor resurrects a major American novelist in his full fire and glory.
Download or read book Call of the Wild written by Jack London and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jack London wrote this celebrated novel in 1903. It's considered one of his best stories and has become one of the world's most popular American classics. The call of the wild is the thrilling story of Buck, a domestic dog from California kidnapped and thrust into the harsh, physical world of the Yukon, a land of danger and ferocity, a land of wolves, blizzards, and treacherous frozen rivers that swallow up entire dog teams. Here is where Buck must learn to survive. He must become as wild and vicious as the wilderness that surrounds him ... or die!
Download or read book Jack London s Racial Lives written by Jeanne Campbell Reesman and published by University of Georgia Press. This book was released on 2011-03-15 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jack London (1876-1916), known for his naturalistic and mythic tales, remains among the most popular and influential American writers in the world. Jack London's Racial Lives offers the first full study of the enormously important issue of race in London's life and diverse works, whether set in the Klondike, Hawaii, or the South Seas or during the Russo-Japanese War, the Jack Johnson world heavyweight bouts, or the Mexican Revolution. Jeanne Campbell Reesman explores his choices of genre by analyzing racial content and purpose and judges his literary artistry against a standard of racial tolerance. Although he promoted white superiority in novels and nonfiction, London sharply satirized racism and meaningfully portrayed racial others--most often as protagonists--in his short fiction. Why the disparity? For London, racial and class identity were intertwined: his formation as an artist began with the mixed "heritage" of his family. His mother taught him racism, but he learned something different from his African American foster mother, Virginia Prentiss. Childhood poverty, shifting racial allegiances, and a "psychology of want" helped construct the many "houses" of race and identity he imagined. Reesman also examines London's socialism, his study of Darwin and Jung, and the illnesses he suffered in the South Seas. With new readings of The Call of the Wild, Martin Eden, and many other works, such as the explosive Pacific stories, Reesman reveals that London employed many of the same literary tropes of race used by African American writers of his period: the slave narrative, double-consciousness, the tragic mulatto, and ethnic diaspora. Hawaii seemed to inspire his most memorable visions of a common humanity.
Download or read book Jack London Photographer written by Jeanne Campbell Reesman and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the photography of the famed American author, from his photojournalist exploits in London, Veracruz, and the South Seas to his documentation of the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake.
Download or read book Jack London and the Klondike Gold Rush written by Peter Lourie and published by Henry Holt Books For Young Readers. This book was released on 2017-03-28 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: -A middle grade biography of Jack London that sheds light on how he drew upon adventure and life experience to create works of literature---
Download or read book Jack London written by Alex Kershaw and published by Macmillan + ORM. This book was released on 2013-08-20 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Raised in poverty as an illegitimate child, Jack London dropped out of school to support his mother, working in mind-deadening jobs that would foster a lifelong interest in socialism. Brilliant and self-taught, he haunted California's waterside bars, brawling with drunken sailors and learning about love from prostitutes. His lust for adventure took him from the beaches of Hawaii to the gold fields of Alaska, where he experienced firsthand the struggles for survival he would later immortalize in classics like White Fang and The Call of the Wild. A hard-drinking womanizer with children to support, Jack London was no stranger to passion when he met and married Charmian Kittredge, the love of his life. Despite his adventurous past, London had never before met a woman like Charmian; she adored fornication and boxing, and willingly risked life and limb to sail and explore. She typed his manuscripts while he churned out novels, serving as his inspiration and his critic. Lover, fighter, and onetime hobo, Jack London lived large and died before he was forty. This is a rare biography, from bestselling historian Alex Kershaw, that proves the truth can be more fascinating--and a far greater adventure--than a fiction.
Download or read book The Letters of Jack London written by Jack London and published by Stanford University Press. This book was released on 1988 with total page 1828 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The standard edition of the remarkable American short story writer's letters. Published in 1988
Download or read book Martin Eden written by Jack London and published by . This book was released on 1915 with total page 428 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Charmian Kittredge London written by Iris Jamahl Dunkle and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 2020-09-17 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charmian Kittredge London (1871–1955) was the epitome of a modern woman. Free-spirited and adventurous, she defied modern expectations of femininity. Today she is best known as the wife of the famous American author Jack London, yet she was a literary trailblazer in her own right. This biography is the first book to tell the complete story of Charmian’s life—freed from the shadow cast by her famous husband. In this biography, Iris Jamahl Dunkle draws the reader into Charmian’s private and public worlds, underscoring her literary achievements and the significant role she played in promoting her husband’s legacy. Her life, as Dunkle emphasizes, required fortitude and bravery, and in many ways it paralleled the history of the American West. Born on the mudflats of what would become Los Angeles’s harbor, Charmian became an orphan at age fourteen. Raised by her aunt Netta Wiley Ames, a noted writer and editor for the Overland Monthly, Charmian attended college, became an expert equestrian and concert pianist, and had a successful career as a stenographer. But her life shifted when, in 1905, she married Jack London, already a bestselling author. For the rest of Jack’s life, until his untimely death at the age of forty, reporters would follow the couple’s every move. Charmian and Jack traveled the world, exploring and writing together. In addition to collaborating with Jack on many of his projects, Charmian wrote three books about her travels, as well as countless articles. After Jack’s death in 1916, she remained a celebrity, continuing to travel and write—and seek adventure. She also wrote a biography about her late husband and managed his estate, influencing how Jack’s literary legacy was remembered. Charmian Kittredge London is a central figure in California cultural history. Now, thanks to Dunkle’s riveting portrait, readers have the opportunity to embark on the grand adventure that was her life.
Download or read book John Barleycorn or Alcoholic Memoirs written by Jack London and published by . This book was released on 1914 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Complete Short Stories of Jack London written by Jack London and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 2557 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Call of the Wild written by Jack London and published by Lorenz Books. This book was released on 2010-04 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The Call of the Wild' is the story of Buck, a domestic dog stolen, sold as a sled dog and forced to endure the brutal work and competition with the other dogs to be leader of the pack. 'White Fang' presents a similar story but in reverse as a wild wolf-dog mix is domesticated but faces great cruelty before finding a master.
Download or read book Jack London the Paths Men Take written by Jack London and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book recounts Jack London photographer beautifully juxtaposing his worldwide famous literature with his incredible photographs.
Download or read book Jack London written by Daniel Dyer and published by Scholastic Paperbacks. This book was released on 2002-10-01 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of the American writer who had been an oyster pirate, a seal hunter, a mill worker, a hobo, and a political activist before becoming a popular author at the age of twenty-nine.
Download or read book Jack London written by Gorman Beauchamp and published by Borgo Press. This book was released on 1984-01-01 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Selected Stories of Jack London written by Jack London and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2018-08-19 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Selected Stories of Jack London by Jack London: This collection brings together some of Jack London's most celebrated short stories, showcasing his talent for adventure, naturalism, and poignant storytelling. From thrilling tales of survival in the Alaskan wilderness to thought-provoking stories about the human condition, London's narrative prowess shines through. Each story offers a glimpse into the author's adventurous spirit and keen observations of the world, making this anthology a must-read for fans of classic literature and outdoor adventures. Key Aspects of the Book "Selected Stories of Jack London": Adventure and Naturalism: London's stories often revolve around adventurous pursuits and embrace the naturalistic themes of survival and the struggle for existence. Exploration of Human Nature: The narratives delve into the complexities of human emotions, instincts, and the primal forces that drive individuals in challenging circumstances. Outdoor Settings: London's vivid descriptions of the wilderness immerse readers in the untamed beauty of nature, creating a powerful backdrop for the unfolding stories. Jack London was an iconic American author and adventurer born in 1876. He led a fascinating life, working in various jobs, including as a sailor and a gold prospector, before establishing himself as a renowned writer. London's literary works often drew inspiration from his real-life experiences and his love for the outdoors. His adventurous spirit and ability to portray the raw human experience earned him enduring fame and a place among the most celebrated authors of his time. Through his stories, London continues to inspire readers to embrace the call of adventure and appreciate the wonders of the natural world.
