Books by Jack London

Joe Bronson on sanfranciscolainen poika, jolla on ongelmia sekä kotona että koulussa. Joe kyllästyy jatkuviin riitoihin isänsä kanssa ja päättää karata. Hän pestautuu merimieheksi Salama-nimiselle laivalle. Joen haaveet merimiehen vapaasta elämästä eivät kuitenkaan toteudu, sillä Salama ei ole mikä tahansa laiva – laiva paljastuu ihan oikeaksi merirosvolaivaksi. "Aavoilla ulapoilla" on Jack Londonin vauhdikas seikkailuromaani, josta ei puutu jännittäviä käänteitä.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.

Ein Abenteuerroman aus dem 19. Jahrhundert über die Domestizierung eines wilden Tieres: Wolfsblut ist kein reinrassiger Wolf und stellt sich als besonders guter Schlittenhund heraus. Doch dann wird er verkauft, und sein neuer Besitzer setzt ihn in brutalen Hundekämpfen ein. Als Wolfsblut bei einem Kampf schwer verletzt wird, rettet der Kalifornier Weeden Scott ihn schließlich, pflegt ihn und nimmt ihn mit nach Kalifornien, wo der Wolfshund eine erstaunliche Wandlung durchläuft.Jack London (1876-1916) war ein amerikanischer Schriftsteller und Journalist. Er wuchs in ärmlichen Verhältnissen im Gebiet um die Bucht von San Francisco in Kalifornien auf und musste bereits als Kind mit Geld verdienen. Nach Jahren als Fabrikarbeiter und Seefahrer studierte er kurzzeitig, versuchte dann aber sein Glück beim Goldrausch in Alaska. Erst danach hatte er seinen großen Durchbruch als Schriftsteller und wurde für seine Tiergeschichten und Lebensschilderungen der einfachen Leute berühmt. Zu seinen bekanntesten Werken gehören seine Abenteuerromane „Ruf der Wildnis" und „Wolfsblut".

John Griffith London (born John Griffith Chaney; January 12, 1876 - November 22, 1916) was an American novelist, journalist, and social activist. A pioneer in the world of commercial magazine fiction, he was one of the first writers to become a worldwide celebrity and earn a large fortune from writing. He was also an innovator in the genre that would later become known as science fiction.His most famous works include 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". He also wrote about the South Pacific in stories such as "The Pearls of Parlay", and "The Heathen".London was part of the radical literary group "The Crowd" in San Francisco and a passionate advocate of unionization, workers' rights, socialism, and eugenics. He wrote several works dealing with these topics, such as his dystopian novel The Iron Heel, his non-fiction exposé The People of the Abyss, The War of the Classes, and Before Adam. (wikipedia.org)

"Lon McFane doveva essere un pochino di cattivo umore, forse perchè aveva perduto la sua borsa di tabacco; altrimenti mi avrebbe almeno accennato a quella capanna del Lago Sorpresa, prima che ci arrivassimo. Tutto il giorno, gira e rigira, noi ci eravamo dati il cambio davanti alla slitta per aprire un varco ai cani; un lavoro pesante, con quei sandali da neve, e che non contribuiva certo a rendere un uomo chiacchierone; tuttavia a mezzogiorno, quando c’eravamo fermati per far bollire il caffe, Lon McFane avrebbe potuto parlarmi con comodo. Invece, nulla. Lago Sorpresa? Per me fu la Capanna Sorpresa. Non ne avevo udito mai parlare. Confesso che mi sentivo un po’ stanco, e che avevo atteso con impazienza che Lon si fermasse per accamparci sia pure un’ora; ero però troppo orgoglioso per suggerirglielo o comunque chiedergli le sue intenzioni; e sì che egli si trovava al mio servizio, stipendiato profumatamente per guidare i miei cani e obbedire ai miei ordini. A pensarci, mi pare che fossi anch’io alquanto di malumore; lui non diceva nulla, e io ero deciso a non chieder nulla, a costo di camminar tutta la notte."Jack London, all'anagrafe John Griffith Chaney London è stato uno scrittore, giornalista e drammaturgo statunitense, noto per romanzi quali Il richiamo della foresta, Martin Eden, Zanna Bianca, Il tallone di ferro. La sua vita fu caratterizzata da attività e interessi personali diversi, coerenti con uno stile di vita vagabondo: fece lo strillone di giornali, il pescatore clandestino di ostriche, il lavandaio, il cacciatore di foche, il corrispondente di guerra, l'agente di assicurazioni, il pugile, il coltivatore e il cercatore d'oro, prima di realizzarsi, dopo innumerevoli tentativi, come scrittore di successo.

The Call of the Wild is a short adventure novel by Jack London, published in 1903 and set in Yukon, Canada, during the 1890s Klondike Gold Rush, when strong sled dogs were in high demand. The central character of the novel is a dog named Buck.

‘Scruff’ McKenzie is a gold prospector and a practical man. If he wants a thing, he usually gets it. But when McKenzie lays his eyes on Zarinska, the daughter of the local indigenous chief, he might not get what he wants – as the Tanana tribe’s shaman is full of white men stealing their women.'The Son of the Wolf' is a short story by Jack London. The story takes place in Yukon, Canada. 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'.

Pearl buyer Charley has just boarded Petite Jeanne, a ship that is supposed to sail from Rangiroa to Tahiti. Charley starts to worry when some of the passengers get a smallpox – and die because of it. Soon, however, smallpox doesn’t seem like such a big problem as there is a hurricane ahead.Charley ends up in the sea with a Kanaka called Otoo – and their survival is a start of a beautiful friendship.‘The Heathen’ is a short story by Jack London.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'.

Emil Gluck was a scientific genius, who had just gone to the electric chair because of the terrible, terrible things he had done between the years 1933 and 1941. However, life had not always been easy for Gluck – and the narrator can somehow understand why the maltreated genius ended doing what he did...'The enemy of all the world' is Jack London’s exciting short story of a mad scientist who invented something that he should never have invented. 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'.

In 1902 writer Jack London moved to live in the slums of East End of London. London could not understand the world where people, who produced the goods, lived in misery, whereas the factory owners lived in wealth. It was not right – but London could do nothing more than write about it.'The People of the Abyss' is an intriguing book about London’s observations and political thinking. He tried to live the life of a local poor – and sometimes even slept on the streets. 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'.

A gold prospector Mason, his wife Ruth and their friend Malemute Kid have noticed that their dogs are getting vicious – the dogs watch every food bite they take enviously. Life of a gold prospector is not easy, and it is definitely not easy for their dogs either.However, soon the dogs seem like a secondary problem – Mason has to give up his biggest dream and Malamute Kid has to make a decision no man would ever want to make.'The White Silence' is an exciting short story by Jack London.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'.

When a missionary John Starhurst decides to carry the gospel all around Viti Levu in Fiji, he does not know how these intentions will change his life. The indigenous people still eat the flesh of their enemies, but Starhurst is not afraid – he is sure that the mission will result in good.‘The Whale Tooth’ is an exciting short story by Jack London. It was first published in 1909.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 temperature has fallen below –55 degree celsius in Klondike, Canada. The men are shivering, and they are trying their best to get their hands warm next to the stove. Soon one of the men starts to cramp – not everyone has enough grit in these terrible circumstances. And that is when one of the men, indigenous Sitka Charley, starts to tell a story – a story of himself, his wife and a Yankee, and how they were able to survive in extreme conditions.'Grit of Women' is a thrilling short story by Jack London.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'.

Old Long-Beard is an early caveman who wears bearskin and eats with his hands. His life might seem simple, but the truth is something different – his society was once complex and advanced. One day he decides to tell his grandsons the story behind their tribe; how their society evolved step by step, and how it in the end led to their destruction...‘The Strength of the Strong’ is one of the intriguing short stories in Jack London’s short story collection which carries the same name. The collection includes seven short stories, some of which are purely political.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'.

Basset is an English scientist who has been working hard in order to find a mystical, large butterfly species in the jungle of Guadalcanal. However, soon Basset is not so interested in butterflies anymore – he has heard a strange, inviting voice in the jungle. He decides to follow the voice without knowing that these actions will change his life for good...'The Red One' is a collection of 4 thrilling short stories published in 1918. 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'.

HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics.'Deep in the forest a call was sounding, and . . . he felt compelled to turn his back upon the fire, and to plunge into the forest.'Half St. Bernard, half sheepdog, Buck is stolen away from his comfortable life as a pet in California and sold to dog traders. He soon finds himself aboard a ship, on its way to Northern Canada. Surrounded by cruelty, Buck's natural instincts and behaviour begin to emerge as he works as a mail carrying sled dog, scavenging for food, protecting himself against other dogs and sleeping out in the cold snow.Sold to a group of American gold hunters who are inexperienced living in the wilderness, the dogs are treated badly and as misfortune besets them, Buck is saved by John Thornton. Indebted to his new master, Buck remains by Thornton's side, saving him from drowning and protecting him with fierce loyalty throughout their time together. However, Buck can not deny the strong lure of the wilderness around him.Exciting and action-packed, Call of the Wild explores the timeless relationship between man and dog, and the inevitable draw of primitive instincts that pull Buck away from civilization and humanity towards the lawless and harsh wilderness.