To Build a Fire and Other Favorite Stories
Title | To Build a Fire and Other Favorite Stories PDF eBook |
Author | Jack London |
Publisher | Courier Corporation |
Pages | 179 |
Release | 2008-04-21 |
Genre | Literary Collections |
ISBN | 0486466566 |
Born into poverty, Jack London led a knockabout existence before achieving success. The vitality and variety of his experiences are reflected in these 13 gripping tales of adventure and survival, including the title story, "A Piece of Steak," "The Mexican," "The Law of Life," "All Gold Canyon," "The Heathen," and 7 others.
To Build a Fire
Title | To Build a Fire PDF eBook |
Author | Jack London |
Publisher | The Creative Company |
Pages | 40 |
Release | 2008 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 9781583415870 |
Describes the experiences of a newcomer to the Yukon when he attempts to hike through the snow to reach a mining claim.
How to Build a Fire
Title | How to Build a Fire PDF eBook |
Author | Erin Bried |
Publisher | Ballantine Books |
Pages | 306 |
Release | 2010-12-14 |
Genre | Crafts & Hobbies |
ISBN | 0345525108 |
Chock-full of how-to tips and sage advice from America’s grandfathers, this is a handy guide to life As members of the Greatest Generation, our grandfathers were not only defined by the Depression but also by their heroic service to the country in World War II. Courageous, responsible, and involved, they understand sacrifice, hard work, and how to do whatever is necessary to take care of their loved ones. They also know how to have a rollicking good time. Sensible, fun, and inspiring, How to Build a Fire offers a rare glimpse into the hearts and minds of grandfathers near and far by sharing their practical skills and sweet stories on how to be stronger, smarter, richer, and happier. Inside are more than one hundred essential step-by-step tips for fixing, leading, prospering, playing, and hosting, including how to • buck up and be brave in the face of adversity • play hard and break in a baseball mitt • bait a hook and catch a big fish • look dapper and tie a perfect tie • get a raise and earn more • write a love letter and ignite romance • change a flat tire and save the day • stand up and give a sparkling toast • play the harmonica and make your own music Loaded with charming illustrations, good humor, and warm nostalgia, How to Build a Fire is the perfect handbook for guys or gals of any age. The first of its kind, this collection of our grandfathers’ hard-earned wisdom will help you build confidence and get back to what’s really important in life.
To Build a Fire and Other Favorite Stories
Title | To Build a Fire and Other Favorite Stories PDF eBook |
Author | Jack London |
Publisher | Courier Corporation |
Pages | 179 |
Release | 2012-03-05 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 0486114082 |
The vitality and variety of London's experiences during his brief life are reflected in these 13 gripping tales of adventure, including "A Piece of Steak," "The Mexican," "The Law of Life," and 10 others.
To Build a Fire
Title | To Build a Fire PDF eBook |
Author | Christophe Chabouté |
Publisher | Simon and Schuster |
Pages | 68 |
Release | 2018-10-30 |
Genre | Comics & Graphic Novels |
ISBN | 1982100834 |
A 2019 EISNER AWARD NOMINEE FOR BEST ADAPTATION FROM ANOTHER MEDIUM From the “master of black and white” artwork (Paste Magazine) and the bestselling illustrator-storyteller of Park Bench and Alone comes a starkly beautiful graphic novel adaptation of Jack London’s most famous short story. Discover the beloved author of White Fang and The Call of the Wild, Jack London’s renowned short story “To Build a Fire” in a new and evocative way from master artist Christophe Chabouté. With his signature “stunning black-and-white art” (Publishers Weekly), Chabouté illustrates London’s gripping story of man versus nature in the harsh and unforgiving Yukon that has enthralled readers for over a century.
The Art of Fire
Title | The Art of Fire PDF eBook |
Author | Daniel Hume |
Publisher | Random House |
Pages | 224 |
Release | 2017-11-02 |
Genre | Sports & Recreation |
ISBN | 1473543940 |
Fire can fascinate, inspire, capture the imagination and bring families and communities together. It has the ability to amaze, energise and touch something deep inside all of us. For thousands of years, at every corner of the globe, humans have been huddling around fires: from the basic and primitive essentials of light, heat, energy and cooking, through to modern living, fire plays a central role in all of our lives. The ability to accurately and quickly light a fire is one of the most important skills anyone setting off on a wilderness adventure could possess, yet very little has been written about it. Through his narrative Hume also meditates on the wider topics surrounding fire and how it shapes the world around us.
The Law of Life
Title | The Law of Life PDF eBook |
Author | Jack London |
Publisher | Lindhardt og Ringhof |
Pages | 11 |
Release | 2020-11-25 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 8726644916 |
The short story "The Law of Life" by Jack London is a study on the human psyche, as one faces the familiar cycle of life and death. Old Koskoosh, who is the father of his Native American tribe's chief, is dying. As his people leave him and he lays on the ground in his final hours to wait for his end, he looks back on his life. Memorable events fill his thoughts until the very end - even until the wolves arrive. The short story is one of London's stories inspired by the period the writer spent at the Klondike Gold Rush in the late 19th century and was published in the early 20th century. Jack London (1876–1916) was an American writer and social activist. He grew up in the working class, but became a worldwide celebrity and one of the highest paid authors of his time. He wrote several novels, which are considered classics today, among these 'Call of the Wild', 'Sea Wolf' and 'White Fang'.