'Burning Daylight' printed in 1910, was one of the most popular and earning book of Jack London, in his lifetime. The story is laid in the Yukon Territory in 1893. "Burning Daylight" is the nickname given to the main character of the novel. Initially, the idea of the story is taken from the life of Oakland businessman 'Borax' Smith. In search of good fortunes, he went Alaska, he discovered his good luck but unfortunately deceived by a group of people. Later by using arms he recovered the wealth.