To build a fire and other stories
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New York : Bantam Books, 1988., New York : Bantam Books, 1988.
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389 pages ; 18 cm.
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Born into poverty in San Francisco in 1876, Jack London is one of the most well-known and beloved of all American authors, as well as one of the first Americans to become world famous and wealthy from his literary career. London lived a colorful and adventurous life as a young man, working as a sailor and then living as a hobo, all before starting high school. After dropping out of college at Berkeley, London joined the Klondike Gold Rush, an experience which would form the basis of many of his most famous works. After returning sick and weakened from his time in Alaska, he turned to writing full time. Contained in this volume are many of his most famous and well-loved short stories, including the powerful "To Build a Fire," a story based on his own experiences as a young and inexperienced man in the harsh Alaskan wilderness. London seized on the new popularity of magazines and short stories and delighted readers with his mastery of language and amazing ability to capture places and dramatic events. This collection showcases many of his best and most thrilling tales and demonstrates why London remains one of America's best writers. This edition includes a biographical afterword.
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APA Citation (style guide)
London, J., & Pizer, D. (1988). To build a fire and other stories. New York, Bantam Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)London, Jack, 1876-1916 and Donald. Pizer. 1988. To Build a Fire and Other Stories. New York, Bantam Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)London, Jack, 1876-1916 and Donald. Pizer, To Build a Fire and Other Stories. New York, Bantam Books, 1988.
MLA Citation (style guide)London, Jack and Donald Pizer. To Build a Fire and Other Stories. New York, Bantam Books, 1988.
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005 | 20120801161300.0 | ||
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020 | |a 0553213350 (pbk.) | ||
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505 | 0 | |a To the man on trail -- The White silence -- In a far country -- The Wisdom of the trail -- An Odyssey of the north -- The Law of life -- The God of his fathers -- Batard -- The League of the old men -- Love of live -- The wit of Porportuk -- All gold canyon -- The Apostate -- South of the Slot -- The Chinago -- A Piece of steak -- Mauki -- Koolau the Leper -- The Strength of the strong -- War -- The Mexican -- Told in the drooling ward -- The Water baby -- The Red one | |
655 | 7 | |a Action and adventure fiction.|2 lcgft | |
700 | 1 | |a Pizer, Donald. | |
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English
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0553213350 (pbk.), 9780553213355 (pbk.), 0606017607 (Turtleback), 9780606017602 (Turtleback)