Jack London

Biography

Jack London (1876–1916), the celebrated author of tales such as The Call of the Wild and White Fang, brought the vigor of the natural world to readers worldwide through his adventurous prose. His early years of hardship instilled in him an empathy for the underdog and a sense of urgency about social issues, infusing his stories with both excitement and heart.

His restless spirit led him to sail the Pacific, write about the labor struggle, and champion a more humane society, leaving a powerful literary legacy that continues to inspire and comfort readers, preserved at Jack London State Historic Park.