Lost Face

by Jack London

Overview

"Lost Face" is a collection of short stories written by Jack London. The title is taken from the name of the first story which follows a European traveler in Yukon who, through cunning and guile, escapes the torturous intentions of the natives. This marvelous collection is recommended for anyone who enjoys the short story form, and it constitutes a must-read for fans of London’s work. The stories of this collection include: “Lost Face”, “Trust”, “To Build a Fire”, “That Spot”, “Flush of Gold”, “The Passing of Marcus O’Brien”, and “The Wit of Porporuk”. John Griffith London (1876 - 1916) was an American journalist, author, and prominent social activist. Many vintage texts such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now, in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned biography of the author.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781473395008
Publisher:	Read Books Ltd.
Publication date:	05/06/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	316
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Jack London (1876-1916) was an American novelist and journalist. Born in San Francisco to Florence Wellman, a spiritualist, and William Chaney, an astrologer, London was raised by his mother and her husband, John London, in Oakland. An intelligent boy, Jack went on to study at the University of California, Berkeley before leaving school to join the Klondike Gold Rush. His experiences in the Klondike—hard labor, life in a hostile environment, and bouts of scurvy—both shaped his sociopolitical outlook and served as powerful material for such works as “To Build a Fire” (1902), The Call of the Wild (1903), and White Fang (1906). When he returned to Oakland, London embarked on a career as a professional writer, finding success with novels and short fiction. In 1904, London worked as a war correspondent covering the Russo-Japanese War and was arrested several times by Japanese authorities. Upon returning to California, he joined the famous Bohemian Club, befriending such members as Ambrose Bierce and John Muir. London married Charmian Kittredge in 1905, the same year he purchased the thousand-acre Beauty Ranch in Sonoma County, California. London, who suffered from numerous illnesses throughout his life, died on his ranch at the age of 40. A lifelong advocate for socialism and animal rights, London is recognized as a pioneer of science fiction and an important figure in twentieth century American literature.