Northland Stories


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Like the characters in the popular dime novels of the time, London's heroes display such manly virtues as courage, loyalty, and steadfastness as they conftont the merciless frozen expanses of the north. Yet London breaks free of stereotypical figures and one-dimensional plots to explore deeper psychological and social questions of self-mastery, masculinity, and racial domination. The uneasy relationship between the Native Americans and whites lies at the heart of many of the stories, while others reflect London's growing awareness of the destruction wrought by the white incursion on Indian culture. Northland Stories comprises nineteen of Jack London's greatest short works, including "An Odyssy of the North" (London's major breakthrough as a young author), "The White Silence," "The Law of Life," "The League of the Old Men," and the world classic "To Build a Fire." For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.




Short Stories of Jack London


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A selection of London's short stories includes adventure, comedy, social satire, and tall tales




Jack London's Complete Stories of the North


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This carefully crafted ebook: "Jack London's Complete Stories of the North” is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. Jack London is best known as the author of The Call of the Wild and White Fang, both set in the Klondike Gold Rush, as well as the short stories "To Build a Fire", "An Odyssey of the North", and "Love of Life". Content: - The Son of the Wolf (1900): The White Silence, The Son of the Wolf, The Men of Forty Mile, In a Far Country, To the Man on the Trail, The Priestly Prerogative, The Wisdom of the Trail, The Wife of a King, An Odyssey of the North. - The God of His Fathers: Tales of the Klondike (1901): The God of His Fathers, The Great Interrogation, Which Make Men Remember, Siwash, The Man with the Gash, Jan, the Unrepentant, Grit of Women, Where the Trail Forks, A Daughter of the Aurora, At the Rainbow’s End, The Scorn of Women. - Children of the Frost (1902): In the Forests of the North, The Law of Life, Nam-Bok the Unveracious, The Master of Mystery, The Sunlanders, The Sickness of Lone Chief, Keesh, the Son of Keesh, The Death of Ligoun, Li Wan, the Fair, The League of the Old Men. - The Faith of Men (1904): A Relic of the Pliocene, A Hyperborean Brew, The Faith of Men, Too Much Gold, The One Thousand Dozen, The Marriage of Lit-lit, Bâtard, The Story of Jees Uck. - Love of Life & Other Stories (1907): Love of Life, A Day’s Lodging, The White Man’s Way, The Story of Keesh, The Unexpected, Brown Wolf, The Sun Dog Trail, Negore, The Coward. - Lost Face (1910): Lost Face, Trust, To Build a Fire, That Spot, Flush of Gold, The Passing of Marcus O’Brien, The Wit of Porportuk. - Smoke Bellew (1902): The Taste of the Meat, The Meat, The Stampede to Squaw Creek, Shorty Dreams, The Man on the Other Bank, The Race for Number Three. - + 19 Uncollected Stories: The Devil’s Dice Box, The Test: A Clondyke Wooing, Even Unto Death, The King of Mazy May, Pluck and Pertinacity, A Northland Miracle, Thanksgiving on Slav Creek, The “Fuzziness” of Hoockla-Heen, The League of Old Men, To Build a Fire, Up the Slide, Chased by the Trail, A Flutter in Eggs, The Hanging of Cultus George, The Little Man, The Mistake of Creation, The Town-Site of Tra-Lee, Wonder of Woman, A Klondike Christmas.




The Call of the Wild and Selected Stories


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The Call of the Wild is Now a Major Motion Picture Starring Harrison Ford! Out of the white wilderness, out of the Far North, Jack London, one of America’s most popular authors, drew the inspiration for his robust tales of perilous adventure and animal cunning. Swiftly paced and vividly written, the novel and five short stories included here capture the main theme of London’s work: the law of the club and the fang—man’s instinctive reversion to primitive behavior when pitted against the brute force of nature. Includes The Call of the Wild, Diable: A Dog, An Odyssey of the North, To the Man on the Trail, To Build a Fire, and Love of Life




Jack London's Stories of the North - Complete Edition


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In Jack London's Stories of the North - Complete Edition, readers are transported to the rugged and unforgiving landscapes of the Arctic and Yukon. Known for his vivid and realistic portrayals of nature and the human spirit, London's writing style is both gripping and poignant. This collection includes iconic tales such as 'The Call of the Wild' and 'White Fang,' which showcase London's ability to explore themes of survival, adventure, and the primal instincts that drive us. Set against the backdrop of the Klondike Gold Rush, these stories provide a powerful commentary on the resilience and ferocity of the wild, while also delving into the complexities of human nature. London's use of naturalistic details and vivid imagery bring the harsh beauty of the North to life, making this collection a must-read for fans of adventure and literary fiction. Jack London's own experiences as a sailor, prospector, and journalist informed his storytelling, giving readers a glimpse into his own adventurous spirit and deep connection to the natural world. His firsthand knowledge of the North shines through in these tales, creating a sense of authenticity and depth that captivates readers of all ages. Whether you are a longtime fan of London's work or new to his writing, Jack London's Stories of the North - Complete Edition is sure to leave a lasting impact and inspire a sense of wonder and awe for the wilderness.




Wintering


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A true epic: a love story that spans sixty years, generations’ worth of feuds, and secrets withheld and revealed. One day, elderly, demented Harry Eide steps out of his sickbed and disappears into the brutal, unforgiving Minnesota wilderness that surrounds his hometown of Gunflint. It's not the first time Harry has vanished. Thirty-odd years earlier, in 1963, he'd fled his marriage with his eighteen-year-old-son Gustav in tow. He'd promised Gustav a rambunctious adventure, two men taking on the woods in winter. With Harry gone for the second (and last) time, unable to survive the woods he'd once braved, his son Gus, now grown, sets out to relate the story of their first disappearance--bears and ice floes and all--to Berit Lovig, an old woman who shares a special, if turbulent, bond with Harry. Wintering is a thrilling adventure story wrapped in the deep, dark history of a rural town.




Jack London: An American Life


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"The first authorized biography of a great American novelist"--




Stories of adventure


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47 dramatic short stories with original illustrations.




The Jack London Classics Collection


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In One Book, Five Novels! The five most well-known and significant novels by Jack London are collected in a single, handy volume: Martin Eden; The Call of the Wild; White Fang; The Sea-Wolf and The Iron Heel. Novelist and social activist John London was an American who lived from 1876 until 1916. He was a pioneer in the field of commercial fiction and one of the first American writers to achieve literary stardom on a global scale. He also made significant contributions to the growth of the science fiction subgenre. He is still regarded as one of the most enduringly well-liked and significant American authors of his time, and both young and elderly readers adore him.