Thursday, March 29, 2012

In a Far Country

Author: Jack London
Type: Short Story
First Published: 1899
Pages: 14
Week: 11

A short story about two men who go on a gold expedition that had no business being out there. Both men were accustomed to a different kind of life, but thought they would throw in and enjoy a piece of the exciting, adventurous life. A fatal mistake.
Jack London comes from an era where description is definitely an art form. The story begins with a little prologue of an opinion he has about people changing lifestyles when they shouldn't. Then he backs up his opinion with a story. Jack London is king of the Northwest and Alaskan tales.

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