Jack London and the Klondike: the Genesis of an American Writer

Franklin Walker

Published by The Bodley Head, London, 1966

About this Item

Malcolm Muggeridge's copy of this first edition biography of Jack London. The first edition of this work, in the publisher's original price unclipped dust wrapper. This is Franklin Walker's biography of American novelist Jack London's experiences in the famous Klondike gold rush that provided inspiration for many of his most successful works, including 'The Call of the Wild'.To the front pastedown of this work is the charmingly illustrated bookplate of prominent journalist Malcolm Muggeridge. During World War II, Muggeridge worked for the British government as a soldier and a spy, first in East Africa for two years and then in Paris. In the aftermath of the war, he converted to Christianity and helped to bring Mother Teresa to popular attention in the West. He was also a critic of the sexual revolution and of drug use.Illustrated with maps and photographs. In the publisher's original cloth binding, with price unclipped dust wrapper. Slight fading to back strip, with bumping to spine tail. Minor discolouration to dust wrapper back strip, with minor chipping to head of back strip. Bookplate to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Near Fine. Seller Inventory # 785F20

Bibliographic Details

Title: Jack London and the Klondike: the Genesis of...

Publisher: The Bodley Head, London

Publication Date: 1966

Binding: Cloth

Illustrator: None

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Indeed

Edition: First edition.

Book Type: book