“Yours for the Revolution”: also in this way the author, born in San Francisco on January 12, 1876, loved to close his letters. Like him, many other socialists of the time concluded them… Continue reading
This event is part of a speaker series co-hosted by Jack London Park Partners and the Jack London Society, honoring the 150th anniversary of Jack London’s birth. JLPP is grateful for the support… Continue reading
On an early Saturday morning in June, I made my way from my home in Petaluma to Glen Ellen along the Sonoma Highway, arriving at Beauty Ranch just as the day was beginning… Continue reading
Join us at the park for a special conversation exploring the life and legacy of Jack London through the perspective of his great-granddaughter, Tarnel Abbott. In this program, Gail Yamamoto Seymour will interview… Continue reading
People: Jack’s Relationship with his Mother, Flora, and her “Strangeness” Anna Strunsky: From Russia with Love William Henry Chaney – Jack’s Putative Biological Father Virginia (“Jennie”) Prentiss: Jack London’s Wet-Nurse and Foster Mother… Continue reading
May 20-23, 2026 Palmer House17 East Monroe StreetChicago, IL 60603 Saturday, May 23, 2026 1:00-2:20 pm Session 19-A Jack London: The Slammer, Bodily Horrors, and the Anti-Nazi Underground (Indiana), Organized by the Jack… Continue reading
Aleta George Lecture: Before Jack London captained his own boats as an oyster pirate and bestselling author, he was inspired by the captains of his time: Joshua Slocum, the first person to sail… Continue reading
Jack London’s 150th Birthday The 150th birthday of writer, adventurer and rancher Jack London (born January 12, 1876) will be celebrated throughout 2026 at Jack London State Historic Park.
Aleta George on Jack’s Boats: Commemorating His 150th Birthday — The famous writer Jack London was known for his global adventures. His training ground and lifelong love was San Francisco Bay. When a… Continue reading
The discovery of writer Jack London’s assistant’s diaries reveal details of the author’s latest sea voyages and build the story of a friendship that transcended racial prejudice https://www.eluniversal.com.mx/cultura/confabulario/amistad-en-popa-london-y-nakata/ Note: Professors Nagako Muto and… Continue reading
