“Nay, nay, I am wedded to ‘Frisco Bay.” — Jack London

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 friend suggested he move to Los Angeles at 27 years old, Jack replied, “Nay, nay, I am wedded to ‘Frisco Bay.”

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Jack London on the waterfront (1906), “Me, Myself, and I” Album, The Huntington Digital Library, The Huntington Library, San Marino, CA

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