Age, Biography and Wiki
| Birth Day | January 12, 1876 |
| Birth Place | San Francisco, CA |
| Age | 143 YEARS OLD |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
Net worth: $3 million (2024)
Jack London, a renowned novelist from California, is estimated to have a net worth of $3 million in 2024. Born on January 12, 1876, London was widely acclaimed for his adventure stories, depicting the harsh realities of life during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Some of his most famous works include "The Call of the Wild" and "White Fang." Throughout his career, London's writing style captivated readers with his vivid descriptions and thought-provoking themes. Despite his tragically short life, London's literary contributions have left an indelible mark on American literature, ensuring his legacy will persist for generations to come.
About
American author best known for his adventure novels The Call of the Wild and White Fang, as well as for such short stories as To Build a Fire and The Pearls of Parlay. He was also a well-known activist for workers' rights; his non-fiction work, The People of the Abyss, exposed the terrible working conditions and lives of the London poor.
Before Fame
He grew up in the San Francisco area, where his passion for literature was encouraged by local librarian and later California Poet Laureate, Ina Coolbrith. In his young adulthood, London began working long days at a local cannery, but was able to borrow money in order to buy his sloop, Razzle-Dazzle, and become an oyster pirate.
Trivia
A mountain in British Columbia and a lake in Russia were named in his honor.
Family Life
He was the biological son of astrologer William Chaney, but was raised by his mother Flora Wellman and his stepfather John London. Jack London was married twice: to Elizabeth Maddern and Charmian Kittredge. He had two daughters; Joan and Bessie.
Associated With
He is the author of White Fang, which was made into a 1991 film starring Ethan Hawke.
