Jack London – early 20th-century American writer; The Call of the Wild, Martin Eden; a master of adventure fiction. Born poor, he worked as a sailor, miner, and wanderer. Joined the Klondike Gold Rush, which fuelled his stories. His novels explore survival, social struggle, and human resilience.
⛏️ Prospected for gold in Alaska, where he gathered material for his tales. 📚 Wrote 1,000–1,500 words daily, even when ill. 🚢 Worked as a sailor on trading ships and travelled widely. 🏴☠️ Rode trains and ships as a stowaway in his youth. 📰 Began as a journalist, chronicling slums and workers’ lives. 📖 The Call of the Wild became an international bestseller in 1903. 🌍 Active socialist, delivering speeches and essays. 📔 Martin Eden is semi-autobiographical, reflecting his literary struggles. 📸 Took over 12,000 photographs on his travels. 🛶 Embarked on a Pacific voyage aboard his yacht Snark. 🏠 Built the “Wolf House” mansion, destroyed by fire before completion. 💀 Died at 40; the cause of death remains debated. 🧐 Curious: found only a few ounces of gold in Klondike but struck literary gold. 😄 Funny: owned a dog named Rollo, who often “appeared” in his stories.