What is Jack London most famous for?
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What is Jack London most famous for?
Jack London, pseudonym of John Griffith Chaney, (born Janu, San Francisco, California, U.S.—died Novem, Glen Ellen, California), American novelist and short-story writer whose best-known works—among them The Call of the Wild (1903) and White Fang (1906)—depict elemental struggles for survival.
Who did Jack London think his father was?
His biological father, William Chaney, was never part of London's life, and it is unknown whether or not he ever legally married Flora. In September of 1876, just eight months after London was born, Flora married John London, Pennsylvania native and Civil War veteran of the Union army, who adopted Jack as his own.
How did Jack London end up in Canada during the 1890s?
After trying to make a go of it on the East Coast, he returned to California and briefly enrolled at the University of California at Berkeley, before heading north to Canada to seek at least a small fortune in the gold rush happening in the Yukon.
What caused Jack London's sudden death?
The death certificate was signed by Dr. William Porter, Jack London's personal doctor. It stated the cause of death was: uraemia following renal colic. ... Porter had diagnosed a significant kidney problem back in July of 1913.
Is White Fang a true story?
White Fang is a fictional novel that was written by legendary author Jack London in 1906. The story follows a wild wolf-dog, as he navigates the chaotic world of human life in 1800's America, with the Yukon Territory and the Klondike Gold Rush set as its background.
Where is Jack London's grave?
Jack London State Historic Park, Glen Ellen, California, United States Jack London/Lieu d'inhumation
Who discovered the Yukon?
The first lasting contact was made in the 1840s by fur traders of the Hudson Bay Company, using maps and information from early explorers such as Sir John Franklin, who reached Yukon's arctic shore in 1825.
Are they making a White Fang 2?
It is a sequel to the 1991 White Fang. Filming entirely took place in British Columbia, Canada's Metro Vancouver region. Walt Disney Home Video released the film on VHS Octo....
| White Fang 2: Myth of the White Wolf | |
|---|---|
| Promotional film poster | |
| Directed by | Ken Olin |
| Written by | David Fallon |
| Produced by | Preston Fischer |
