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The call of the wild is a short adventure novel by jack london published in 1903 and set in yukon, canada during the 1890s klondike gold rush, when strong sled dogs were in high demand. The story is set in the yukon during the 1890s klondike gold rusha period when strong sled dogs were in high demand. Im jack woodville london, writer, historian, and author of the year. Jack london was one of the noteworthy authors of america who was active during the late nineteenth century and the early twentieth century. Books by jack london author of the call of the wild. History at your fingertips by signing up, you agree to our privacy notice.
The call of the wild by jack london image of the call of the wild. First marriage 190004 london married elizabeth bessie maddern on. Given the prominent role that books played in jack londons life, its no surprise that part of what he most looked forward to in building wolf house his dream home was being able to retreat to its large study, underneath which, connected by a spiral staircase, would sit a large library where he could store his. Books by jack london author of the call of the wild goodreads. Get the best deals on jack london books when you shop the largest online selection at.
A pioneer in the thenburgeoning world of commercial magazine fiction, he was one of the first americans to make a lucrative career exclusively from writing. Jack london, author of the call of the wild led a extraordinary life, we take a look at how he came to write the successful novel which has been made into a film. The complete short stories of jack london by jack london john griffith jack london born john griffith chaney, january 12, 1876 november 22, 1916 was an american author. Discover book depositorys huge selection of jack london books online. Thousands of free ebooks of classic literature for kindle, tablet, online browser or smart phone. See all books authored by jack london, including the call of the wild, and the call of the wild white fang, and more on. It is often considered to be his masterpiece and is the most widely read of all his publications. London was born near third and brannan streets in san francisco. Jack london biography born john griffith chaney january 12, 1876, jack london grew up in san francisco and oakland, california. The jack london book series by peter king includes books the jewel of the north, dead mans coast, and the golden gate murders jack london mysteries. The plot of the novel is set in yukon territory, canada and revolves around the main character who is half dog and half wolf. Jack london was born john griffith chaney on january 12, 1876.
By age 30, he was internationally famous for call of the wild 1903, the sea wolf, 1904 and many other literary and journalistic accomplishments. Jack london books list of books by author jack london thriftbooks. Jack londons most popular book is the call of the wild. To his eldest daughter joan, though, the famous author of the seawolf, white fang and the call. Aug 12, 2019 jack london is known for his western adventure novels, including white fang and the call of the wild. He was an american author and journalist, also noted for his work in social activism.