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The Road

The Road

Biography & MemoirTravel
Pages
340
Published
2015
Language
English

Synopsis

Jack London recounts his experiences as a hobo in the late 19th century in this autobiographical memoir. He shares stories of life on the road, traveling by railroad, and the challenges faced by vagrants during that era. This book offers a personal look into a lesser-known period of American history through the eyes of a renowned author.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

ReflectiveGrittyAdventurous
SurvivalRoad Trip

Genres

Biography & Memoir Travel Biography Classics

About the author

J
Jack London

John Griffith London (born John Griffith Chaney; January 12, 1876 – November 22, 1916) was an American novelist, journalist, and social activist. A pioneer in the world of commercial magazine fiction, he was one of the first writers to become a worldwide celebrity and earn a large fortune from writing. He was also an innovator in the genre that would later become known as science fiction. His most famous works include The Call of the Wild and White Fang, both set in the Klondike Gold Rush...