Short Stories/Novellas
The Wisdom of the Trail is a book written by Jack London. It is widely considered to be one of the top 100 greatest books of all time. This great novel will surely attract a whole new generation of readers. For many, The Wisdom of the Trail is required reading for various courses and curriculums. And for others who simply enjoy reading timeless pieces of classic literature, this gem by Jack London is highly recommended. Published by Quill Pen Classics and beautifully produced, The Wisdom of the Trail would make an ideal gift and it should be a part of everyone's personal library.
Joe Bronson, a young boy who lives in San Francisco, has trouble at home and at school. The never ending arguments with his father lead him to run away and join the crew of the Dazzler. Joe dreams of an sailor's life full of freedom and excitement but he soon realizes that he signed on a pirate ship. The only new friend he finds is the young ship boy Frisco Kid. The two kids face many adventures and finally plan to escape and start a new life...
TO BUILD A FIRE is one of Jack London's most beloved short stories. A heartbreaking tale set in the vast wintry landscape of the North, it endures as one of the greatest adventures ever written.
This surprising sci-fi tale by the author of The Call of the Wild demonstrates why Jack London is an undisputed master of the short story. Illustrations by multitalented author/artist Stan Timmons.
""How I Became A Socialist"" is a memoir written by Jack London, a prominent American author and political activist. The book details London's journey from a young man who believed in individualism and capitalism to a committed socialist. London describes his experiences working in a variety of jobs, including as a sailor, gold miner, and journalist, and how these experiences led him to question the fairness and efficacy of the capitalist system. He also discusses his encounters with socialist thinkers and activists, including Eugene V. Debs and Upton Sinclair, and how they influenced his political beliefs. Throughout the book, London argues passionately for the need for socialism as a means of achieving greater equality and justice for all people. ""How I Became A Socialist"" is a compelling and thought-provoking account of one man's political awakening and a call to action for readers to consider the merits of socialism.THIS 20 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: War of the Classes, by Jack London. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417906839.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Reader's Digest: Best Loved Books for young Readers The Call of the Wild Jack London
""What Life Means To Me"" is a collection of essays written by the renowned American author, Jack London. Published in 1916, the book presents London's personal philosophy on life, love, death, and the human condition. The essays are written in a straightforward and honest style, reflecting London's experiences as a sailor, gold miner, and socialist activist. In the book, London explores themes such as the meaning of happiness, the importance of individualism, and the struggle for social justice. He also reflects on his own struggles with alcoholism and depression, offering insights into his own personal journey. Overall, ""What Life Means To Me"" is a thought-provoking and inspiring work that offers readers a glimpse into the mind of one of America's most celebrated writers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Retold at an easily accessible reading level, AGS Classics Short Stories is a collection of 150 stories that provide a friendly introduction to classics literature.
Jack London’s plague novel, in which the world’s population has been reduced to a few scattered bands of primitive scavengers, has influenced subsequent science-fiction apocalypses and dystopias from George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty Four to the movies Road Warrior and Idiocracy. Outside the ruins of San Francisco, a former UC Berkeley professor of literature recounts the chilling sequence of events which led to his current lowly state a gruesome pandemic which killed nearly every living soul on the planet, in a matter of days. Modern civilization tottered and fell, and a new race of barbarians the western world's brutalized workers assumed power everywhere. Over the space of a few decades, all learning has been lost. Unlike the professor on Gilligan's Island, the narrator is the least useful member of a thriving tribe, whose younger generation (who boast names like Hoo-Hoo and Har-Lip) are mostly descended from a the tribe's brutish founder. He was known only by the title of his former occupation, so the tribe's name is: Chauffeur. A bleak, at times darkly humorous glimpse into the future by an author best known for red-blooded adventure yarns set in the Klondike Gold Rush.
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When Alice Told Her Soul is a book written by Jack London. It is widely considered to be one of the top 100 greatest books of all time. This great novel will surely attract a whole new generation of readers. For many, When Alice Told Her Soul is required reading for various courses and curriculums. And for others who simply enjoy reading timeless pieces of classic literature, this gem by Jack London is highly recommended. Published by Quill Pen Classics and beautifully produced, When Alice Told Her Soul would make an ideal gift and it should be a part of everyone's personal library.
The League Of The Old Men is a novel written by Jack London. The story is set in the Klondike region during the gold rush of the late 19th century. The protagonist, Smoke Bellew, is a journalist who sets out to find a story about a secret society known as the League of the Old Men. The group is made up of wealthy and influential men who control the gold mines in the region. Smoke infiltrates the group and discovers that they are plotting to overthrow the government and establish a new order. He must decide whether to expose their plans or join them in their quest for power. Along the way, Smoke falls in love with a woman named Clara, who is also involved in the League. The novel explores themes of power, corruption, and the struggle for freedom. It is a thrilling adventure story that keeps readers on the edge of their seats until the very end.THIS 32 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Spinner's Book of Fiction, by Jack London. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766195716.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
This story recounts the legend of Keesh, an Eskimo boy who used "brains not brawn" to defeat a powerful polar bear and save his people from starvation.
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
To the Man on the Trail is a book written by Jack London. It is widely considered to be one of the top 100 greatest books of all time. This great novel will surely attract a whole new generation of readers. For many, To the Man on the Trail is required reading for various courses and curriculums. And for others who simply enjoy reading timeless pieces of classic literature, this gem by Jack London is highly recommended. Published by Quill Pen Classics and beautifully produced, To the Man on the Trail would make an ideal gift and it should be a part of everyone's personal library.
Jack London's first short story features the story's protagonist being repeatedly killed and resurrected by his mad scientist father. This version features pictures and illustrations throughout the story.
Features the haunting title novella, well worth comparing to Joseph Conrad's "Heart of Darkness."
Sometimes a man's pride paints them into a corner. The men of Forty Mile watch as two of their own are set to duel, each feeling they have suffered at the hands of the other. Malamute Kid hates to see them kill each other, he wasn't even sure they really wanted to, but perhaps he could find a way to help the men save face in the tough days of winter. Will one or both men die? Can old friends make a return to friendship? A classic story from the mind of Jack London. Narrated by Glenn Hascall.
John Griffith "Jack" London was born John Griffith Chaney on January 12th, 1876 in San Francisco. His father, William Chaney, was living with his mother Flora Wellman when she became pregnant. Chaney insisted she have an abortion. Flora's response was to turn a gun on herself. Although her wounds were not severe the trauma made her temporarily deranged. In late 1876 his mother married John London and the young child was brought to live with them as they moved around the Bay area, eventually settling in Oakland where Jack completed grade school. Jack also worked hard at several jobs, sometimes 12-18 hours a day, but his dream was university. He was lent money for that and after intense studying enrolled in the summer of 1896 at the University of California in Berkeley. In 1897, at 21 , Jack searched out newspaper accounts of his mother's suicide attempt and the name of his biological father. He wrote to William Chaney, then living in Chicago. Chaney said he could not be London's father because he was impotent; and casually asserted that London's mother had relations with other men. Jack, devastated by the response, quit Berkeley and went to the Klondike. Though equally because of his continuing dire finances Jack might have taken that as the excuse he needed to leave. In the Klondike Jack began to gather material for his writing but also accumulated many health problems, including scurvy, hip and leg problems many of which he then carried for life. By the late 1890's Jack was regularly publishing short stories and by the turn of the century full blown novels. By 1904 Jack had married, fathered two children and was now in the process of divorcing. A stint as a reporter on the Russo-Japanese war of 1904 was equal amounts trouble and experience. But that experience was always put to good use in a remarkable output of work. Twelve years later Jack had amassed a wealth of writings many of which remain world classics. He had a reputation as a social activist and a tireless friend of the workers. And yet on November 22nd 1916 Jack London died in a cottage on his ranch at the age of only 40. Here we present The Son Of The Wolf.