21. Jack London Main Page www.jacklondon.com. jack london (John Griffith) (18761916) jack london, whose life symbolized the power of will, was the most successful writer in America in the early 20th Century. http://www.jacklondon.com/

www.jacklondon.com Jack London (John Griffith) (1876-1916) Jack London, whose life symbolized the power of will, was the most successful writer in America in the early 20th Century. His vigorous stories of men and animals against the environment, and survival against hardships were drawn mainly from his own experience. An illegitimate child, London passed his childhood in poverty in the Oakland slums. At the age of 17, he ventured to sea on a sealing ship. The turning point of his life was a thirty-day imprisonment that was so degrading it made him decide to turn to education and pursue a career in writing. His years in the Klondike searching for gold left their mark in his best short stories; among them, The Call of the Wild, and White Fang. His best novel, The Sea-Wolf, was based on his experiences at sea. His work embraced the concepts of unconfined individualism and Darwinism in its exploration of the laws of nature. He retired to his ranch near Sonoma, where he died at age 40 of various diseases and drug treatments. Jack London Book Store Information about Jack London's literature can be found by calling or writing Winnie Kingman at the Jack London Book Store at (707) 996-2888, located at 14300 Arnold Drive, Glen Ellen, CA 95442. They'll soon have a working Web Site. (I will provide the URL link when established.)

22. Who Was Jack London Who was jack london? Overview of this famous turnof-the successful working class writer. jack london . . . The Writer. Once Ja ck http://www.getyourwordsworth.com/WORDSWORTH-JackLondon.html

Who was . . . An Overview In 1907, with his second wife, Charmian, Jack sailed the Pacific to the South Seas in the Snark , which became the basis for his book, The Cruise of the Snark By his death at age forty on November 22, 1916, Jack had been plagued for years by a vast number of health problems, including stomach disturbances, ravaging uremia, and failing kidneys. His death certificate states that he died of uremic poisoning. Jack London . . . The Writer Once Ja ck had resolved himself to succeed as an author, his diligent habits and innate skills catapulted him far beyond most of his literary peers in both perspective and content. By following a strict writing regimen of 1,000 words a day, he was able to produce a huge quantity of high quality work over a period of eighteen years. Jack had become the best-selling, highest paid and most popular American author of his time. He was prolific: fifty-one of his books and hundreds of his articles had been published. He had written thousands of letters. Many additional works have been published posthumously. His most notable books include The Call of the Wild The Iron Heel White Fang The Sea-Wolf The People of the Abyss (a sociological treatise about the slums of London, England)

23. Jack London's Writings jack london s Writings. , jack london s Journalism Nonfiction newspaper and magazine pieces. Copyright © 2004 UC Regents. All rights reserved. http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/London/Writings/

Jack London's Writings CONTENTS: Novels Short Stories Plays Nonfiction (leave out connecting words like "a", "of", "and", "the"...) NOVELS The Abysmal Brute(1911) Not yet available. A prize fighter faces the corruption of civilization and finds redemption in the wilds of California. Adventure Located in the Solomon Islands, this devastating portrayal of copra plantation slavery has scholars arguing whether London was criticizing the racism of the colonialists or approving of it. Before Adam The modern narrator's dreams transport him to a prehistoric community. Illustrated. Burning Daylight A tale of the Klondike Goldrush and the corrupting influence of high stakes capitalism. One of the "Sonoma County novels." Illustrated. The Call of the Wild [A concordance is available for this work] The mythopoetic story of Buck, a sledge dog in the Klondike, and his journey of transformation. The Cruise of the Dazzler [ available at Jack London's Ranch Album ] Escapades of the "Frisco Kid," a gritty and mischievous youth whose quick wit and courage see him through challenge and adventure. A Daughter of the Snows (1902) Not yet available.

24. Jack London International Alles über jack london, Links, Bilder, Essays. Everything about jack london english Version. jack london International, J. A. C. K. L. O. N. D. O. N. http://www.jack-london.de/

J A C K L O N D O N Deutsche Ausgabe English Edition This Website is maintained and developed by a group of German Jack London afficionados and experts, along with direct descendants of Jack London and other members of Jack London's family. The site is dedicated to Jack London fans and scholars all over the world and will provide you with as much information as is available. If you have specific areas of interest that you think we should include, please let us know.

25. Jack London, His Life And Books (Jack London State Historic Park) A brief description of the life and works of jack london jack london. jack london fought his way up out of the factories and waterfront dives of West Oakland his books and stories, however http://www.parks.sonoma.net/JLStory.html

Jack London - his life and books "I would rather be ashes than dust! I would rather that my spark should burn out in a brilliant blaze than it should be stifled by dry rot. I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet. The proper function of man is to live, not to exist. I shall not waste my days in trying to prolong them. I shall use my time" Jack London (1876 - 1916) Jack London Jack London fought his way up out of the factories and waterfront dives of West Oakland to become the highest paid, most popular novelist and short story writer of his day. He wrote passionately and prolifically about the great questions of life and death, the struggle to survive with dignity and integrity, and he wove these elemental ideas into stories of high adventure based on his own firsthand experiences at sea, or in Alaska, or in the fields and factories of California. As a result, his writing appealed not to the few, but to millions of people all around the world. Along with his books and stories, however, Jack London was widely known for his personal exploits. He was a celebrity, a colorful and controversial personality who was often in the news. Generally fun-loving and playful, he could also be combative, and was quick to side with the underdog against injustice or oppression of any kind. He was a fiery and eloquent public speaker, and much sought after as a lecturer on socialism and other economic and political topics. Despite his avowed socialism, most people considered him a living symbol of rugged individualism, a man whose fabulous success was due not to special favor of any kind, but to a combination of unusual mental ability and immense vitality.

26. Jack London State Historic Park In Sonoma County, Northern California (Sonoma County, California) Describes its educational, recreational, and shopping opportunities; biography. http://www.parks.sonoma.net/JLPark.html

Jack London State Historic Park Upper Portion of Jack London Park with view towards Sonoma Mountain "The grapes on a score of rolling hills are red with autumn flame. Across Sonoma Mountain wisps of sea fog are stealing. The afternoon sun smoulders in the drowsy sky. I have everything to make me glad I am alive. I am filled with dreams and mysteries. I am all sun and air and sparkle. I am vitalized, organic." - Jack London Park Highlights. The House of Happy Walls (Museum) Built by Charmian London in 1919-26, this house is similar to Wolf House in some ways - the Spanish-style roof tiles and walls of field stone, for example - but it is much smaller and more formal. Charmian lived here whenever she was not traveling abroad or staying with relatives. After her death in 1955 at the age of 84, her will directed that the house be used as a memorial to Jack London and as a museum that would house the London collection of photographs and exhibits about the life and adventures of the world-famous author. It also contains a park visitor center where you can purchase books by and about Jack London. Much of the furniture in the house was designed by the Londons and custom-built for use in Wolf House. The library is furnished with equipment from London's study. The big roll top desk, the Dictaphone, and some of the other items on exhibit here appear in old photographs showing London at work.

27. Index Du Site Consacré à Jack London La vie, l'oeuvre, l'histoire de l'auteur par l'association des amis de jack london. http://jack.london.free.fr

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28. ClassicNotes: Jack London Full biography of jack london written by Harvard students. Includes ClassicNote on Call of the Wild, with message board, background information, and research links. ClassicNote on jack london. Biography of jack london. jack london embodied all the harshness and tragedy of his money were pouring inat last jack london had joined the bourgeoisie http://www.gradesaver.com/ClassicNotes/Authors/about_jack_london.html

Member login: Username Password Cancel Membership Tell a Friend! Enter e-mail address: Search GradeSaver dictionary thesaurus Hosted by pair Networks ClassicNote on Jack London Biography of Jack London Jack London embodied all the harshness and tragedy of his naturalism writing style. His life seems to have been recollected in a mostly bitter tone. The roots of his unhappy life initially sprung from the problems of his parents. His mother, Flora, had started off on the path to happiness. She was stricken with typhoid fever that not only ruined her looks but damaged her eyesight and stunted her growth. She lost her hair and wore a wig for the rest of her life, as well as a size twelve child's shoe. When Jack was eight, Eliza married a boarder in her family's home. Captain Shepard moved her and his three children to another part of Oakland. Jack was devastated. A few months later, an epidemic wiped out John's chicken coops. Discarding dreams of a successful farm, the London family also moved back to Oakland. Jack was delighted, once again proximate to Eliza and Mammie Jennie, to whom he was still very close. In the streets he learned how to fight bullies on his way to school. He was not strong, but he garnered a reputation for cunning ability to brawl. At aged fourteen, Jack graduated from grammar school. Because his family could not afford to send him to high school, he went to work at a canning factory. Fortunately, his rigorous childhood had developed a muscular physique. His childhood was a lonely one, supplemented by books from the local librarian, the first person of culture to enter Jack's life.

29. LONDON, JACK International forfatterbibliografi. http://www.bibliografi.dk/london_jack.htm

A B C D ... Z LONDON, JACK født den 12. januar 1876 i San Francisco og døde den 22. november 1916 i Sinoma County, Californien, USA. “Når naturen kalder” (“The Call of the Wind”, 1906) Peter Hansen : 1907, 1912 Hagerup : 1917, 1923(5) “The Call of the Wind” ; Grafisk (Easy Readers) : 1944 “The Call of the Wind” ; Grafisk (Easy Readers, 5), 2. udg. : 1946 “The Call of the Wind” ; Grafisk (Easy Readers, 5), 2.i.e.3.udg. : 1954 “The Call of the Wind” ; Grafisk (Easy Readers, 5), 4. udg. : 1964, 1967 Gyldendals Udødelige, 28 : 1967, 1968, 1978(3), 1984(4) Lademann, fork.udg. : 1978 “The Call of the Wind” ; Aschehoug, (Easy Readers, 39), ny udg., 77 sider : 1995 “Fortællinger fra Klondyke” (“Burning Daylight”, 1910) Gyldendal : 1908, 1916(2) * “En Klondyke-helt” Martin : 1913(1-2) Martin Standard Udgave : 1915(2) Martin (Udvalgte arbejder) : 1917 Martin, ny udg. : 1920 * “Fortællinger fra Klondyke” Martin, ny udg. : 1921 * “En Klondyke-helt” Martin (Samlede Udgaver) : 1928 Martin, ny udg. : 1958 Edito, ny udg. : 1971 “Ulf Larsen : en historie fra Stillehavet” (“The Sea Wolf”, 1904), 2 bind

30. Online Literature Library - Jack London Back Contents Home Authors Contact, jack london. Adventure; Before Adam; Burning Daylight; The Iron Heel; The jacket (StarRover); Jerry Of The Islands; http://www.literature.org/authors/london-jack/

Back Contents Home Authors ... Contact Jack London Adventure Before Adam Burning Daylight The Iron Heel ... White Fang This Online Literature Library is sponsored by Knowledge Matters Ltd. Last updated Tuesday, 29-Jun-1999 13:59:19 UTC Back Contents Home Authors ... Contact

31. OKJ - Jack London Square - Oakland, CA Photos of Amtrak's jack london Square train station, nearby hotel listings, railroad sightings. http://www.trainweb.com/cities/okj/

OKJ - Jack London Square - Oakland, CA www.trainweb.com/cities/okj Click on any photo above to view a larger image. Click here for information about Jack London and the rest of the above photos! Jack London Square is one of my favorite places for a weekend getaway and provides a good excuse to book a round trip rail tour! Rail meetings (NARP, TRAC, RailPAC or combined meetings) are held quite often at the Spaghetti Factory in Jack London Square and I try by best to attend all of them. Jack London Square is also one of the favorite places of my kids as they like all the interesting little shops. Please select one of the following: See the future of Jack London Square! Steve's Review Of Jack London Square. Photos - before 1997. Photos Jack London Square's Own Home Page! Jack London Village Prior To Demolition (2000) Photos Of The Tracks From The Jack London Inn ... San Francisco Bay Area Transit Information There are 3 hotels conveniently located to Jack London Square (in alphabetical order): Best Western Inn At The Square (see: www.bestwestern.com

32. Jack The Ripper's Modern London Present day photographs of the five murder sites. http://homepages.tesco.net/~Richard.Tarrant/jtr/

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33. John Griffiths London (DL SunSITE) John Griffith london (18761916) was born in San Francisco of an unmarried mother, Flora Wellman maintained at http//sunsite.berkeley.edu/london/jack. html by the SunSITE Manager. http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/London/jack.html

John Griffith London By Dr. Clarice Stasz John Griffith London (1876-1916) was born in San Francisco of an unmarried mother, Flora Wellman. His father may have been William Chaney, a journalist, lawyer, and major figure in the development of American astrology. Because Flora was ill, Jack was raised through infancy by an ex-slave, Virginia Prentiss, who would remain a major maternal figure while the boy grew up. Late in 1876, Flora married John London, a partially disabled Civil War veteran. The family moved around the Bay area before settling in Oakland, where Jack completed grade school. Though the family was working class, it was not so impoverished as London's later accounts claimed. As an adolescent, London worked at various hard labor jobs, pirated for oysters on San Francisco Bay, served on a fish patrol to capture poachers, sailed the Pacific on a sealing ship, joined Kelly's Army of unemployed working men, hoboed around the country, and returned to attend high school at age 19. In the process, he became acquainted with socialism and was known as the Boy Socialist of Oakland for his street corner oratory, and would run unsuccessfully several times on the socialist ticket as mayor. Always a prolific reader, he consciously chose to become a writer as an escape from the horrific prospects of a life as a factory worker. He studied other writers and began to submit stories, jokes, and poems to various publications, mostly without success. Spending the winter of 1897 in the Yukon provided the metaphorical gold for his first stories, which he began publishing in the Overland Monthly in 1899. From that point he was a highly disciplined writer, who would produce over fifty volumes of stories, novels, and political essays. Although

34. Jack Petchey Foundation Information and photos of foundation grant awards in Greater london North East Scout County http://www.jackpetcheyfoundation.org.uk/

The Jack Petchey Foundation is a new, but rapidly expanding, charity that gives grants or awards. Most awards are for youth projects in East London (East End) and West Essex, England. The Foundation's aim is to help develop the potential within young people aged 11-25. Recently they started a programme in Portugal - Algarve Grants are given for: Achievement Awards, Youth Projects, Sponsored Events (marathons etc) and Leader Awards. For a non flash version click here

35. Jack London International Alles über jack london, Links, Bilder, Essays. Everything about jack london english Version developed by a group of German jack london afficionados and experts, along with direct descendants of http://www.jack-london.org/

J A C K L O N D O N Deutsche Ausgabe English Edition This Website is maintained and developed by a group of German Jack London afficionados and experts, along with direct descendants of Jack London and other members of Jack London's family. The site is dedicated to Jack London fans and scholars all over the world and will provide you with as much information as is available. If you have specific areas of interest that you think we should include, please let us know.

36. Jack London jack london was born in San Francisco. london s first novel, THE SON OF THE WOLF, appeared in 1900. By 1904 jack london was the author of 10 books. http://www.kirjasto.sci.fi/jlondon.htm

J. London page Choose another writer in this calendar: by name: A B C D ... Z by birthday from the calendar Credits and feedback Jack London (1876-1916) - original name John Griffith Chaney Prolific American novelist and short story writer, whose works deal romantically with the overwhelming power of nature and the struggle for survival. London's identification with the wilderness has made him popular among the Green movement. His left-wing philosophy is seen in the visionary novel THE IRON HEEL (1908). JOHN BARLEYCORN (1913), which describes London's drinking bouts, connects him with such later authors as Charles Bukowski and Jack Kerouac . On the other hand, the author's views about the superiority of white people and Social Darwinism, have placed him among ultra-right conservatives. "Fiction pays best of all and when it is of fair quality is more easily sold. A good joke will sell quicker than a good poem, and, measured in sweat and blood, will bring better remuneration. Avoid the unhappy ending, the harsh, the brutal, the tragic, the horrible - if you care to see in print things you write. (In this connection don't do as I do, but do as I say.) Humour is the hardest to write, easiest to sell, and best rewarded... Don't write too much. Concentrate your sweat on one story, rather than dissipate it over a dozen. Don't loaf and invite inspiration; light out after it with a club, and if you don't get it you will nonetheless get something that looks remarkably like it." - (From 'Getting into Print', first published in 1903 in

37. Contra Coasta Times Ancient Sport Thrives In Jack London Square Article describes the history of the sport and its growing popularity in the California Bay Area. http://www.bayarea.com/mld/cctimes/sports/6513866.htm

38. No Suicide - Rumours About Jack London' Death Most sources claim that he committed suicide, however, there is other evidence. http://www.jack-london.org/suicide.htm

- Essay - No Suicide! Protocol of a discussion On the unreliability of biographers by Reinhard Wissdorf translated by Jack Mulder B asically it was never a question for me: Jack London, proud adventurer, was finally brought to his wits' end by life and all his problems and put bullet in his head. And all of thirty books I read all merely offered the same short information: suicide. Until I finally went to Glen Ellen myself, that is. I hotfooted it all over the ranch, visited the venerable ruins of the wolfhouse, and of course entered it against the rules (well, here you are, now I can own up to it). I shed a tear at his grave (right, I know his body's not in there, because had himself burned, but it's a nice gravestone!). And then, in the museum, I happened upon a strange document. A Death Certificate. Signed by four M.D.s: death by kidney failure. At first, I didn't recognize it for what it was. But later, back home in Germany, it started worming it's way into my consciousness. Waddayamean? Kidney failure I right away took a look at what DTV (a German paperback publishing house) had to say to this, and came up with the probably silliest biographical note ever: Jack London was born on Dec. 12th, 1876 in San Francisco and grew up in poor circumstances. He tried his luck working in a factory, as an oyster pirate, hoodlum, and seaman, finally got his grades and started to study. He then went to Alaska as a golddigger, lived for months in the London slums, was taken prisoner in the russian-japanese war, where he was a war correspondent, and generally travelled the world. On Nov. 22nd, 1916 on his farm the famous writer puts an end to his life ruled by alcohol and extravaganza.

39. Jackcole.net Eclectic portfolio of design, illustration and photography from this londonbased designer/illustrator. Includes CV. http://www.jackcole.net

40. Arts And Entertainment Directory: London, Jack Arts and Entertainment Directory london, jack, including works ArtsandEntertainment.us. london, jack. HomesTop Arts Literature Authors L london, jack of novels and short stories . http://artsandentertainment.us/directory/Top/Arts/Literature/Authors/L/London, J

Arts and Entertainment Directory ArtsandEntertainment.us London, Jack Homes Top Arts Literature ... L London, Jack CATEGORIES Works See: Arts > Literature > World Literature > American > 19th Century LINKS Jack London State Historic Park http://www.parks.sonoma.net/JLPark.html (Sonoma County, California) Describes its educational, recreational, and shopping opportunities; biography. The Jack London Collection http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/London/ Collection of on-line texts of Jack London's books and short stories, photos, biographical information, and documents and papers relating to his work. Jack London http://www.jacklondon.com/ A short biography, list of the author's works with links to online texts, and links to other Jack London sites. Literature Network: Jack London http://www.online-literature.com/london/ Biography and searchable collection of works. Jack London At Centenary College Of Louisiana http://london.centenary.edu/ Secondary resources archive containing a bibliography of literary scholarship on Jack London. Jack London Germany http://www.jack-london.de/main_e.htm

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