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This carefully crafted ebook collection is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents:A Son of the SunThe Proud Goat of Aloysius PankburnThe Devils of FuatinoThe Jokers of New GibbonA Little Account With Swithin HallA Goboto NightThe Feathers of the SunThe Pearls of ParlaySon of the WolfThe White SilenceThe Son of the WolfThe Men of Forty MileIn a Far CountryTo the Man on the TrailThe Priestly PrerogativeThe Wisdom of the TrailThe Wife of a KingAn Odyssey of the NorthThe God of His Fathers: Tales of the KlondikeThe God of His FathersThe Great InterrogationWhich Make Men RememberSiwashThe Man with the GashJan, the UnrepentantGrit of WomenWhere the Trail ForksA Daughter of the AuroraAt the Rainbow''s EndThe Scorn of WomenChildren of the FrostIn the Forests of the NorthThe Law of LifeNam-Bok the UnveraciousThe Master of MysteryThe SunlandersThe Sickness of Lone ChiefKeesh, the Son of KeeshThe Death of LigounLi Wan, the FairThe League of the Old MenThe Faith of MenA Relic of the PlioceneA Hyperborean BrewThe Faith of MenToo Much GoldThe One Thousand DozenThe Marriage of Lit-litBâtardThe Story of Jees UckTales of the Fish PatrolWhite and YellowThe King of the GreeksA Raid on the Oyster PiratesThe Siege of the "Lancashire Queen"Charley''s CoupDemetrios ContosYellow HandkerchiefMoon-FaceLove of LifeLost FaceSouth Sea TalesWhen God LaughsThe House of Pride & Other Tales of HawaiiSmoke BellewThe Night BornThe Strength of the StrongThe Turtles of Tasman...Jack London (1876-1916) was an American novelist, journalist, and social activist. His amazing life experience also includes being an oyster pirate, railroad hobo, gold prospector, sailor, war correspondent and much more. He wrote adventure novels & sea tales, stories of the Gold Rush, tales of the South Pacific and the San Francisco Bay area - most of which were based on or inspired by his own life experiences.

Jack London: an American novelist, journalist, railroad hobo, gold prospector, sailor, poet, socialist, an oyster pirate, war correspondent, alcoholic, a rancher… This collection is trying to uncover who was this incredible charismatic author, what hides behind the adventurous life anecdotes he wrote about, what were his convictions, dreams and what were his darkest hours.Content:"The Road" is London''s account of London''s experiences as a hobo in the 1890s, during the worst economic depression the United States had experienced up to that time."The Cruise of the Snark" chronicles London''s sailing adventure in 1907 across the south Pacific in his ketch the Snark. Accompanying London on this voyage was his wife Charmian London and a small crew."John Barleycorn" is an autobiographical account of Jack London dealing with his enjoyment of drinking and struggles with alcoholism."The People of the Abyss" describes London''s experiences about life in the East End of London in 1902. He wrote this first-hand account after living in the East End for several months, sometimes staying in workhouses or sleeping on the streets."Martin Eden" is a novel about a young proletarian autodidact, former sailor, struggling to become a writer. Eden is a semi-autobiographical character, based on London himself."The Mutiny of the Elsinore" - After death of the captain, the crew of a ship split between the two senior surviving mates. The novel is based on London''s voyage around Cape Horn on the Dirigo.Short Stories:Tales of the Fish Patrol - As a 16 year old man, Jack London became a member of the California Fish Patrol. These are the stories drawn from his experiences in catching fish poachers.The Human Drift is a collection of short sketches, stories and essays, mostly concerning sailing and London''s love for sea.Essays:Through The Rapids on the Way to the KlondikeFrom Dawson to the SeaOur Adventures in Tampico…

In ''The Man behind the Legend: Memoirs, Autobiographical Novels & Essays of Jack London'', readers are offered a deep dive into the introspective and introspective works of the renowned author. This collection showcases London''s literary versatility, ranging from gripping memoirs to thought-provoking essays and autobiographical novels. The book provides a rich insight into London''s life and times, as well as his evolving writing style which captures the raw emotions and struggles of his era. London''s works demonstrate a keen eye for detail and a powerful narrative voice that continues to resonate with readers today. As a prominent figure of American literature, London''s exploration of themes such as nature, survival, and societal injustices has earned him a lasting legacy in the literary world. Readers will find themselves engrossed in London''s vivid storytelling and thought-provoking reflections on life and human experience. ''The Man behind the Legend'' is a must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of Jack London and his enduring contributions to literature.