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National Geographic news: Why the life of Jack London was as wild as his books

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Why the life of Jack London was as wild as his books

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Mercury News: Jack London was here: Visit the favorite haunts of the Bay Area’s first literary star

The Bay Area has long been home to famous writers of every genre, but Jack London was one of its original literary stars. Born in San Francisco, the best-selling writer of “White Fang” and “Call of ...

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Jack London was here: Visit the favorite haunts of the Bay Area’s first literary star

East Bay Times: Jack London: Why the legendary Bay Area author is as relevant as ever

Jack London embodied the notion of the ultimate adventure writer and man’s man. The Oakland native — whose 40 years of thoughtful, yet action-packed life ended 100 years ago Nov. 22 — braved the ...

Jack London: Why the legendary Bay Area author is as relevant as ever

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Alaska Dispatch News: New edition of ‘Burning Daylight’ brings both Jack London’s impressive craft and deep shortcomings into focus

I first heard the term “burning daylight” early in my Alaska experience, and quickly learned it was associated with Jack London, an author whose northern tales had captivated me as a child. But until ...

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New edition of ‘Burning Daylight’ brings both Jack London’s impressive craft and deep shortcomings into focus

Jack London is probably best remembered for “The Call of the Wild,” his epic dog story that’s far more than just a story about a dog. Like all of London’s work, it is a parable about the power of the ...