Jack London

Jack London, born John Griffith Chaney in San Francisco in 1876, experienced a turbulent childhood marked by familial instability and early responsibilities. Raised by his mother Flora Wellman and fostered by Virginia Prentiss, London endured various jobs from a young age, including oyster pirating and prison time. Despite his interrupted education, he found solace in literature and embarked on a journey to Klondike during the Gold Rush, an experience that profoundly influenced his literary career.

Returning from Klondike, London focused on writing and soon achieved fame with novels like "The Call of the Wild" and "White Fang". His literary success enabled him to explore his socialist beliefs and travel extensively. Despite financial setbacks from his failed agricultural venture, Beauty Ranch, London remained dedicated to his craft until his untimely death in 1916, leaving behind a legacy as one of America's most celebrated authors.