Bøger af Jack London

Set during the height of the Klondike gold rush this powerful short story follows two gold prospectors traversing the treacherous Canadian tundra. Supplies are low and their fates hang in the balance but they have no choice but to continue, it is too late to turn back. They must rely on each other to survive, they have no one else, but in this frozen waste can they trust each other with their lives? It is a powerful short story emblematic of London’s incredible ability to bring the beautiful brutality of the frozen Yukon to life. If you loved Leonardo DiCaprio in ‘The Revenant’ you’ll love this inspired piece on the untamed Yukon.Jack London (1876–1916) was a pioneer, novelist, journalist and social activist. London was one of the first American authors to become an international celebrity thanks to his pioneering work in commercial fiction and magazines. Additionally he is accredited as a major innovator in the genre we now know as science fiction. Growing up in a working class background and spending several years homeless, he was a passionate fighter for workers’ rights, socialism, unionisation and animal rights. He would go on to be one of the highest paid authors in America thanks to his classics such as ‘Call of the Wild’, ‘White fang’ and ‘Sea Wolf’.

Pat Glendon Jr. is a promising boxer who has spent his entire life quietly away from much of society, spending his time hunting, reading poetry and hiking. When Sam Steubner a boxing promoter takes him on he quickly rises through the ranks, knocking opponents out at will. However the world of boxing is not as honest as it shows itself to be and soon Pat must reckon with this corruption himself. He begins to distance himself from society seeing it as a corrupt, that is until the ‘Abysmal Brute’ falls in love. It is a fantastic novel, emblematic of London’s amazing descriptive talents and world building that would make a perfect read for anyone who loved ‘Rocky’ or Michael B. Jordan’s ‘Creed’.Jack London (1876–1916) was a pioneer, novelist, journalist and social activist. London was one of the first American authors to become an international celebrity thanks to his pioneering work in commercial fiction and magazines. Additionally he is accredited as a major innovator in the genre we now know as science fiction. Growing up in a working class background and spending several years homeless, he was a passionate fighter for workers’ rights, socialism, unionisation and animal rights. He would go on to be one of the highest paid authors in America thanks to his classics such as ‘Call of the Wild’, ‘White fang’ and ‘Sea Wolf’.

‘The House of Pride, and Other Tales of Hawaii’ is an inspired collection of six short stories set in a fascinating time in Hawaiian history. It is a heartfelt collection, as the stories deal with colonisation, the loss of independence and the influx of cultures forever changing Hawaiian society. Shorts such as ‘Koolau the Leper’ deal with the leper colony on Molokai, offering a heart-breaking and passionate read. London always goes to great lengths to bring the beauty of Hawaii and it’s people to life, so much so that if you close your eyes you can see yourself there. It is an amazing collection full of wonderful characters, incredible beauty and impactful stories of a pre-statehood Hawaii.Jack London (1876–1916) was a pioneer, novelist, journalist and social activist. London was one of the first American authors to become an international celebrity thanks to his pioneering work in commercial fiction and magazines. Additionally he is accredited as a major innovator in the genre we now know as science fiction. Growing up in a working class background and spending several years homeless, he was a passionate fighter for workers’ rights, socialism, unionisation and animal rights. He would go on to be one of the highest paid authors in America thanks to his classics such as ‘Call of the Wild’, ‘White fang’ and ‘Sea Wolf’.

Teaterstycken är tre teaterpjäser samlade i en bok. Kvinnofejd, Stöld och Ollonodlaren heter pjäserna som skrevs mellan 1910-1916.I originalöversättning av Ernst LundquistJack London (1876-1916) var en mycket produktiv amerikansk författare som under sin livstid skrev 49 romaner och flertalet noveller. London använde sig oftast av två teman i sitt skrivande: samhällskritiken och vildmarken. Bland hans mest kända verk finns Skriet från vildmarken, Varghunden och Varg-Larsen.

Pat Glendon Junior on nuori ja lahjakas nyrkkeilijä. Hän on kasvanut vuorten ja aavikoiden keskellä, kaukana yhteiskunnan houkutuksista. Aikansa Pat käyttää luonnossa kulkemiseen ja runojen lukemiseen.Kun nyrkkeilymanageri Sam Stubener vie Patin San Franciscoon, Patille aukeaa täysin uusi maailma. Alkuun kaikki tuntuu Patista jännittävältä – tällaistako elämä voi olla? Pikkuhiljaa aavikon kasvatti kuitenkin huomaa, ettei ammattilaisnyrkkeily ole pelkästään hohdokasta. Nyrkkeilyn maailma on täynnä epäkohtia ja korruptiota.Jack London (1876–1916) syntyi San Franciscossa. 15-vuotiaasta saakka hänen oli selvittävä omillaan huonosti palkatuissa töissä, kuten kullankaivajana Pohjois-Amerikan erämaassa. Myöhemmin London palasi takaisin Kaliforniaan ja alkoi työskennellä lehtimiehenä ja kirjailijana. Lyhyeksi jääneen elämänsä aikana Londonista tuli sekä rikas että kuuluisa Yukon-aiheisilla romaaneillaan, kuten Erämaan kutsu (1903) ja Susikoira (1906).

Tytułowy Biały Kieł to udomowiony wilk wiodący pełne trudów życie w surowych warunkach Ameryki Północnej przełomu XIX i XX wieku. Wzruszająca i pełna, nierzadko brutalnych, zwrotów akcji, historia wilka posiadającego psie korzenie pozwala przyjrzeć się światu z perspektywy zwierzęcia. Biały Kieł doświadcza dobra i zła, także w kontakcie z ludźmi – z jednym z nich udaje mu się zawrzeć niezwykłą więź.Utwór doczekał wielokrotnych adaptacji filmowych.John Griffith Chaney, prozaik amerykański. Pisał powieści i opowiadania, których fabuły nierzadko wypływały z doświadczeń jego burzliwego oraz pełnego przygód życia. Do najważniejszych utworów autorstwa Londona należą „Zew krwi", „Biały Kieł", „Martin Eden", „Kaftan bezpieczeństwa. Włóczęga wśród gwiazd" i „Bellew Zawierucha".

Buck on rakastettu ja hemmoteltu bernhardinkoiran ja skotlanninpaimenkoiran risteytys, joka elää luksuselämää rikkaan ja lämminsydämisen perheen kanssa Kaliforniassa. Eräänä päivänä perheen kotipalvelija varastaa ja myy Buckin. Tämän täytyy nyt tottua uuteen elämäänsä vetokoirana Kanadan syrjäseuduilla. Totuttelemisesta vielä vaikeampaa tekee Spitz, kulkueen julma johtokoira, joka haastaa Buckin kanssa riitaa. Mutta ei Buckia niin helposti päihitetä!Kun erämaa kutsuu (1903) on yksi Jack Londonin arvostetuimmista mestariteoksista, josta julkaistaan vuonna 2020 CGI-animaatiotekniikkaa hyödyntävä elokuvaversio. Elokuvaa tähdittävät mm. Harrison Ford, Karen Gillian ja Bradley Whitford.Jack London (1876–1916) syntyi San Franciscossa. 15-vuotiaasta saakka hänen oli selvittävä omillaan huonosti palkatuissa töissä, kuten kullankaivajana Pohjois-Amerikan erämaassa. Myöhemmin London palasi takaisin Kaliforniaan ja alkoi työskennellä lehtimiehenä ja kirjailijana. Lyhyeksi jääneen elämänsä aikana Londonista tuli sekä rikas että kuuluisa Yukon-aiheisilla romaaneillaan, kuten "Erämaan kutsu" (1903) ja "Susikoira" (1906). Hän kuvasi sivilisoituneen maailman laidalla elävien elämää taisteluna elämästä ja kuolemasta. Omiin kokemuksiinsa perustuen, elämästä yhteiskunnan pohjalla, hän kirjoitti teoksensa "Kadotuksen kansa" (1903) sekä dystopisen romaaninsa "Rautakorko" (1908), joka käsittelee häikäilemättömien kapitalistien ja alas poljettujen ihmisten välistä taistelua. Jack London on yksi maailman käännetyimmistä amerikkalaiskirjailijoista – joitakin hänen teoksistaan on käännetty 70 eri kielelle. Urallaan London kirjoitti yli 50 kaunokirjallista teosta, tietokirjoja, satoja novelleja sekä useita artikkeleita ja esseitä.

Tuomari Marcus O'Brien on vasynyt. Yukonissa sijaitsevassa Red Cow'ssa on alkanut tapahtua yha enemman ja enemman henkirikoksia. Vaikuttaa silta kuin jopa pieni suukopu riittaisi syyksi riistaa toisen miehen henki. O'Brien paattaa tehda muuan Arizona Jackista varoittavan esimerkin. Rikoksista tuomitut on tatakin ennen laitettu veneeseen ja jatetty Yukon-joen kuljetettavaksi. Rikoksen suuruus vaikuttaa mukaan annettavan ruokamaaraan. Nyt O'Brien aikoo antaa Arizona Jackille vain kolmen paivan muonat mukaan. Vaan kuka voittaakaan lopulta? Selviaisiko Marcus O'Brien itse veneessa Yukon-joen vietavana?Marcus O'Brienin kohtalo sisaltaa jannittavia novelleja Yukonista, kullankaivajien maailmasta.-

Un trappeur marche avec son chien dans le blizzard du Grand Nord. C'est son premier hiver au Klondike, et il a décidé d'emprunter un autre itinéraire que ses compagnons. La rivière est glacée, ses doigts piquent et ses provisions menacent de geler. Lorsqu'il s'arrête pour déjeuner, l'intensité du froid l'oblige à construire un feu. La chaleur pénètre son corps, et son chien se couche aussi proche des flammes que possible. Mais à peine le repas terminé et sa route reprise, la glace casse sous ses pas. Il doit agir immédiatement, ou il périra dans le froid...Jack London nous transporte au Canada qu'il a lui-même connu pendant l'hiver 1897-1898. Cette nouvelle est une magnifique leçon de courage, d'espoir et de prise de décision, et un face à face avec une nature aussi splendide que sauvage.Jack London (1876-1916) est un écrivain américain. Alors qu’il débute sa carrière par de nombreux métiers tels que balayeur, menuisier et agriculteur, il rêve de liberté et d’aventures. À l'âge de 17 ans, il embarque comme matelot dans un voyage qui le mène au large du Japon et lui inspire son premier récit. De retour en Amérique, il ne trouve pas de travail fixe et se fait enfermer pour vagabondage. À sa sortie, sa participation à la ruée vers l'or du Klondike et son tour du monde inachevé continuent à alimenter son inspiration, et parvient enfin à acquérir richesse et célébrité avec ses œuvres littéraires avant de mourir à l'âge de 40 ans. Son roman le plus célèbre, « L’Appel de la forêt » a été adapté au cinéma en 2020 dans le film de Chris Sanders avec Harrison Ford et Omar Sy.

Tuliliemen tuttavana on Jack Londonin omaelamakerrallinen kirja, joka kasittelee kirjailijan suhdetta alkoholiin. London karsi alkoholismista. Teos on koskettava tarina nuoresta, herkasta miehesta, josta ei ollut taistelemaan alkoholin houkutusta vastaan. Kirjailija koki, etta alkoholi auttoi hanta kirjoittamaan paremmin. Samalla alkoholi oli kuitenkin osasyy siihen, etta London kuoli vain nelikymppisena. London pystyi kuitenkin analysoimaan alkoholin kayttoaan ja syita siihen varsin teravanakoisesti.-

Michael is a good natured Irish-terrier forced to be a slave hunter on a schooner in the Solomon Islands. His life changes forever when he is accidentally forgotten on a desert island only to be abducted by another crew to be sold for money. However, Dag, his captor, grows fond of the sweet little dog, deciding instead to take him with him on his journeys around the world. This globe-trotting adventure is a sequel to London’s ‘Jerry of the Islands’ and is as equally profound and compelling with it’s harsh lessons on reality and the human experience. If you loved Harrison Ford’s take on ‘The Call of the Wild’ you’ll love this wonderful novel.Jack London (1876–1916) was a pioneer, novelist, journalist and social activist. London was one of the first American authors to become an international celebrity thanks to his pioneering work in commercial fiction and magazines. Additionally he is accredited as a major innovator in the genre we now know as science fiction. Growing up in a working class background and spending several years homeless, he was a passionate fighter for workers’ rights, socialism, unionisation and animal rights. He would go on to be one of the highest paid authors in America thanks to his classics such as ‘Call of the Wild’, ‘White fang’ and ‘Sea Wolf’.

Para concluir seus estudos, Frona decide sair de sua cidade natal onde os homens seguem a lei do mais forte. Ela retorna anos depois, determinada a se casar. Dois homens disputam seu amor, mas a decisão não é tão simples quanto parece: o que é mais importante em um homem, a sua aparência ou o seu intelecto? Ela acaba por descobrir aquilo que é essencial em um companheiro.Jack London (1876-1916), escritor americano, nasceu como John Griffith Chaney. Desde muito jovem, ele trabalhou em muitas profissões, como carpinteiro e agricultor, o que o fez sonhar com a liberdade e aventuras. Aos 17 anos, embarcou como marinheiro em uma jornada que o levou para a costa do Japão e o inspirou a escrever sua primeira história. De volta à América do Norte, ele não encontrou emprego permanente e foi preso por vadiagem. Mais tarde, sua participação na corrida do ouro de Klondike, sua volta ao mundo inacabada e suas outras experiências pessoais continuaram alimentando sua inspiração. Ele adquiriu riqueza e fama com suas obras literárias antes de morrer aos 40 anos. Seu famoso romance "O Grito da Selva" foi adaptado para cinema em 1935 no filme homônimo estrelando Clark Gable e em 2020 no filme "O Chamado da Floresta" com Harrison Ford e Dan Stevens.

Un condamné à mort enfermé dans une prison de Californie attend l'heure de son exécution dans son cachot sans lumière. Effrayé par la mort imminente, il communique avec son codétenu par tapotements sur le mur. Sur ses conseils, il décide de s'évader — par la pensée. Il revit alors ses vies antérieures : légionnaire romain, pirate à bord d'un vaisseau viking, bourgeois parisien, époux d'une princesse coréenne, enfant traumatisé par un massacre de pionnier, naufragé sur une île déserte...Lui-même enfermé pour vagabondage, Jack London dénonce la brutalité du système carcéral américain, tout en rendant hommage au travers d'un roman fantastique à l'imaginaire et la justice.Jack London (1876-1916) est un écrivain américain. Alors qu’il débute sa carrière par de nombreux métiers tels que balayeur, menuisier et agriculteur, il rêve de liberté et d’aventures. À l'âge de 17 ans, il embarque comme matelot dans un voyage qui le mène au large du Japon et lui inspire son premier récit. De retour en Amérique, il ne trouve pas de travail fixe et se fait enfermer pour vagabondage. À sa sortie, sa participation à la ruée vers l'or du Klondike et son tour du monde inachevé continuent à alimenter son inspiration, et parvient enfin à acquérir richesse et célébrité avec ses œuvres littéraires avant de mourir à l'âge de 40 ans. Son roman le plus célèbre, « L’Appel de la forêt » a été adapté au cinéma en 2020 dans le film de Chris Sanders avec Harrison Ford et Omar Sy.

Rancher Dick Forrest finds himself in the midst of a horrific and utterly unexpected predicament - his wife Paula has fallen in love with another man. The man who has become the object of Paula's affections is in fact a close friend of Forrest which makes the affair virtually unbearable.Paula can’t have her cake and eat it too – but can she find a way out of the present dire circumstances without inflicting irrevocable damage or death?'The Little Lady of the Big House' is a tragic novel by Jack London first published in 1916. A world-renowned author who took the world by storm following the release of the 'Call of The Wild'. London's naturalistic style exerted an enormous influence upon future novelists such as Ernest Hemingway, Cormac McCarthy, and William Faulkner.Jack London (1876–1916) was an American writer and social activist. He grew up in the working class, but became a worldwide celebrity and one of the highest paid authors of his time. He wrote several novels, which are considered classics today, among these 'Call of the Wild', 'Sea Wolf' and 'White Fang'.

Jerry has been left in charge of a cable-rig across the Sacramento River when his father is forced to visit San Francisco. He is proud of his new responsibility, but when a surprising turn of events takes place, he is required to make quick decisions and face great danger. Is he up to the task, with no one there to help or guide him?This dramatic short story written by Jack London dates back to the early 20th century and is set in the San Francisco Bay Area where the author was born. It proffers titillating suspense along with the hallmark descriptive vibrancy and vividness for which London is adored across the world.Jack London has proven a timeless influence for writers such as Ernest Hemingway, Jack Kerouac, and Robert Ruark.Jack London (1876–1916) was an American writer and social activist. He grew up in the working class, but became a worldwide celebrity and one of the highest paid authors of his time. He wrote several novels, which are considered classics today, among these 'Call of the Wild', 'Sea Wolf' and 'White Fang'.

Jack London grew up in abject poverty, scraping by through a combination of both legal and under-the-table ways of making money since he was a boy. He was a sailor and at one point became swept up in the Klondike gold rush.'The Call of the Wild', the timeless story of sled-dog Buck, brought him overnight fame throughout the literary world, and set him on the path to worldwide readership. London, entirely self-educated, cited Darwin, Marx, and Nietzsche among his main philosophical influences. This, he argues, caused him to lean towards socialism. His writings took place prior to the rise of Communism in the Soviet Union.Nonetheless, 'War of the Classes', first published in 1904, is not merely an account of London’s sociopolitical musings, but also an overview of his impoverished, yet excited and hopeful generation.If you enjoyed Roman Polanski's 2005 movie 'Oliver Twist', this book will prove an endless source of fascination for you.Jack London (1876–1916) was an American writer and social activist. He grew up in the working class, but became a worldwide celebrity and one of the highest paid authors of his time. He wrote several novels, which are considered classics today, among these 'Call of the Wild', 'Sea Wolf' and 'White Fang'.

"The Road" is an autobiographical memoir recounting London’s time as a vagabond in America in the 1890’s during the worst economic depression the nation had ever seen.It is a wild ride providing a window in to a life many of us will never have experienced. In this journey we are hopping trains, outsmarting the police, going to prison, joining Coxey’s ragtag ‘army’ and marching on Washington, and that’s just a fraction of it. This book will leave you breathless as you follow along on a truly incredible journey, experiencing a foundational part in the life of one of America’s literary icons.This is one train ride you’ll be happy you bought a ticket for.Jack London (1876–1916) was a pioneer, novelist, journalist and social activist. London was one of the first American authors to become an international celebrity thanks to his pioneering work in commercial fiction and magazines. Additionally he is accredited as a major innovator in the genre we now know as science fiction. Growing up in a working class background and spending several years homeless, he was a passionate fighter for workers’ rights, socialism, unionisation and animal rights. He would go on to be one of the highest paid authors in America thanks to his classics such as ‘Call of the Wild’, ‘White fang’ and ‘Sea Wolf’.

Klondiken kultaryntays houkuttelee paikalle monenlaisia onnenonkijoita. Toiset heista ovat paremmin valmistautuneita kuin toiset. Klondiken vaikeat olosuhteet ovat yllatys Carter Weatherbeelle ja Percy Cuthfertille. Selviavatko miehet talven yli?Kun kullankaivaja Scruff McKenzie iskee silmansa paikallisen alkuperaiskansan johtajan tyttareen, McKenzie on hankalan tilanteen edessa. Heimon miehet eivat nimittain halua antaa enaa naisia valkoisten tulokkaiden vaimoiksi. Miten kosiomatkalla olevan McKenzien mahtaa kayda?Madeline on syntyjaan yukonilainen ja kuuluu alkuperaiskansaan. Monen muun naisen tavoin han meni naimisiin valkoisen kullankaivajan kanssa. Kun Madelinen mies ei palaa tyomatkalta, han on ymmallaan. Mista oikein on kysymys?Suden poika on Jack Londonin esikoisteos. Kokoelman novellit sijoittuvat Klondikeen Kanadaan. -

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Der alte John Tarwater will es noch einmal wissen: Er macht sich auf den beschwerlichen Weg nach Klondike, dem Grenzgebiet zwischen Kanada und Alaska, um Gold zu suchen. Dazu muß er übermenschliche Anstrengungen vollbringen und ist häufig dem Tod näher als dem Leben ...

Bursting out of sunny, lush Californian meadows onto the porch of Walt and Madge Irvine, 'Wolf', the brown dog with the wild grace of a timber-wolf, instantly captures the hearts of his would-be owners. Despite the blissful living conditions and love lavished upon him, Wolf's trust proves hard-won,- he tirelessly attempts to return to the mirthless Klondike lands up North where his roots lie. When at last confronted with a ghost from his past, Wolf's canine conscience is compelled for the first time to deliberate upon the hearts of the humans that love him most. 'Brown' Wolf is a touching chronicle of a very special dog-wolf with a profound need to find his life's purpose in an irrevocably human way. It is joined by 11 other exciting and adventurous short stories in this collection penned by Jack London. -

Enlevé un jour à son maître californien par des chercheurs d'or du Klondike, Buck se voit devenir chien de traineau dans le Grand Nord. La vie devient alors une lutte incessante. Il doit s'adapter au froid, s'imposer face aux chiens de meute, voler sa viande pour survivre, subir les coups de ses maîtres...Jusqu'au jour où retentit l'appel de la forêt. Plus aucune bride ne retient Buck de ses élans sauvages. Enfin, il rejoindra ses frères indomptables, les loups.Dans ce roman à la croisé de l'aventure et de l'apprentissage, Jack London affirme sa vision du monde où les traits sauvages triomphent sur une civilisation corrompue. « L’Appel de la forêt » est son roman le plus célèbre, et a été adapté au cinéma en 2020 dans le film de Chris Sanders avec Harrison Ford et Omar Sy.Jack London (1876-1916) est un écrivain américain. Alors qu’il débute sa carrière par de nombreux métiers tels que balayeur, menuisier et agriculteur, il rêve de liberté et d’aventures. À l'âge de 17 ans, il embarque comme matelot dans un voyage qui le mène au large du Japon et lui inspire son premier récit. De retour en Amérique, il ne trouve pas de travail fixe et se fait enfermer pour vagabondage. À sa sortie, sa participation à la ruée vers l'or du Klondike et son tour du monde inachevé continuent à alimenter son inspiration, et parvient enfin à acquérir richesse et célébrité avec ses œuvres littéraires avant de mourir à l'âge de 40 ans.

Jack London infamously wrote books about fantastic dogs and 'Jerry of the Islands' is no exception. Jerry is an English Terrier who lives a life coloured by the rough and racist views of his owner, Mr. Haggin. One day Mr. Haggin decides to give Jerry to a local sea captain and Jerry starts a new, exciting life on a whale boat. However, as the boat stops at Malaita Island, Jerry is suddenly left all alone amongst the people he once considered his biggest enemies. As Jerry's new life unfolds, it takes an unexpected turn, one that he might not be able to survive. Echoing the colonial sentiments of the era, 'Jerry of the Islands' is a thrilling story of South Sea adventure told through the eyes of man's best friend. From electrifying action, thought-provoking statements and a great canine hero- this novel has it all. -

Desde o seu nascimento, Caninos Brancos aprende as leis de sua matilha: comer ou ser comido. Em sua luta pela sobrevivência, o cão-lobo é confrontado com a violência do mundo dos homens... Será que o homem é mesmo tão diferente dos outros animais?Contada do ponto de vista do animal, essa história nos faz pensar no lado selvagem do homem e em sua relação com a natureza. Este romance foi adaptado várias vezes para o cinema, destacando-se o filme homônimo de animação dirigido por Alexandre Espigares em 2018 e no filme americano produzido em 1991 por Randal Kleiser com Ethan Hawke. Essa história também inspirou a história em quadrinhos brasileira "Caninos Brancos" (1992).Jack London (1876-1916), escritor americano, nasceu como John Griffith Chaney. Desde muito jovem, ele trabalhou em muitas profissões, como carpinteiro e agricultor, o que o fez sonhar com a liberdade e aventuras. Aos 17 anos, embarcou como marinheiro em uma jornada que o levou para a costa do Japão e o inspirou a escrever sua primeira história. De volta à América do Norte, ele não encontrou emprego permanente e foi preso por vadiagem. Mais tarde, sua participação na corrida do ouro de Klondike, sua volta ao mundo inacabada e suas outras experiências pessoais continuaram alimentando sua inspiração. Ele adquiriu riqueza e fama com suas obras literárias antes de morrer aos 40 anos.Seu famoso romance "O Grito da Selva" foi adaptado para cinema em 1935 no filme homônimo estrelando Clark Gable e em 2020 no filme "O Chamado da Floresta" com Harrison Ford e Dan Stevens.

Debut du XXe siecle en Amerique : et si la femme pouvait choisir la vie amoureuse qui lui convient ? Liberes de la morale ordinaire, les personnages de London vivent en menage a trois. De quoi secouer les conservateurs !Different des celebres recits d'aventure de Jack London, ce roman provoque un scandale au moment de sa parution en raison du libre choix amoureux de ces personnages.-

Nicknamed 'Burning Daylight', Harnish is a decent, hard-working, and honest man. One of the few men to ever make a fortune in Yukon, Canada, his life is comfortable and safe. However, as his attraction to the world of business grows and he moves to California, he begins to wonder if he made the right decision. Could a miner ever survive the cruel world of business, money, and corruption? Inspired by the life of miner Francis Marion Smith, 'Burning Daylight' is one of Jack London's most successful novels.-

An ancestors legacy. The promise of gold. The excitement of adventure. Who could resist? When young heir Francis Morgan receives an offer to hunt for the lost treasure of his ancestor, the pirate Henry Morgan, he seems to have hit the jackpot. It soon becomes clear, however, that Francis is in way over his head, and the promise of gold becomes the least exciting thing about this proposition. Written shortly before his death in 1920, Hearts of Three is one of Jack London's finest novels, unmissable for fans of classic adventure.-

Their planned adventure to Yosemite had become all that Gus Lafee and Hazard Van talked about, so it is needless to say that they were devastated to discover that somebody had ‘scooped’ them, reaching the peak of Hall Dome just before they did. Their dejection swiftly turns into curiosity, however, as the mystery conqueror begins to send out help signals in morse code.Published six years after his death, ‘Dutch Courage and other stories’ is an exhilarating collection of some of Jack London’s finest work.Jack London (1876–1916) was an American writer and social activist. He grew up in the working class, but his unflinching realism eventually earned him the status of one of the highest-paid authors of his time. Many of his novels are considered classics today, his most notable being ‘Call of the Wild’, ‘Sea Wolf’, and ‘White Fang’. Fans of Mark Twain, Rudyard Kipling, and Charles Dickens will enjoy his ability to make the mundane captivating.

‘The Sea-Wolf’ is a 1904 psychological adventure novel by American novelist Jack London.The book's protagonist, Humphrey van Weyden, is a millionaire literary critic who is a survivor of an accident at the sea. As a consequence, he falls under the dominance of his rescuer Wolf Larsen, the captain of a seal hunting schooner and a brutal and cynical tyrant.Written like a modern day page turner, this tale of the sea is a study of human nature and a gripping and intense examination of right and wrong.A perfect fit for the adventure-seeking reader, ‘The Sea-Wolf’ is a classic nautical novel that is adored by many for its action and camaraderie.Jack London (1876–1916) was an American writer and social activist. He grew up in the working class, but became a worldwide celebrity and one of the highest paid authors of his time. He wrote several novels, which are considered classics today, among these 'Call of the Wild', 'Sea Wolf' and 'White Fang'.

All that Billy and Saxon Roberts have ever dreamed of is owning a piece of land, freeing them from having to work for other people. However, they are stuck in Oakland with no money, no resources, and struggling to survive. The real adventure begins when they decide to leave Oakland in search of a better life.Written in the early 20th Century, ‘The Valley of the Moon’ is often described as one of the very first road trip novels. Its captivating storyline makes it unmissable for fans of classic adventure and Californian landscapes.Jack London (1876–1916) was an American writer and social activist. He grew up in the working class, but his unflinching realism eventually earned him the status of one of the highest-paid authors of his time. Many of his novels are considered classics today, his most notable being ‘Call of the Wild’, ‘Sea Wolf’, and ‘White Fang’. Fans of Mark Twain, Rudyard Kipling, and Charles Dickens will enjoy his ability to make the mundane captivating.