Burning Daylight

Burning Daylight is a novel written by Jack London, first published in 1910. The book tells the story of Elam Harnish, a successful businessman who becomes disillusioned with his life of wealth and decides to leave it all behind to pursue a more authentic existence in the wilds of Alaska. Harnish sets off on a grueling journey to the north, where he encounters a variety of characters, from rugged frontiersmen to beautiful women. Along the way, he experiences both triumph and tragedy, and ultimately finds himself questioning the very meaning of life. The novel is a powerful exploration of the human condition, and a testament to the enduring spirit of adventure that drives us all. With its vivid descriptions of the Alaskan wilderness and its compelling characters, Burning Daylight is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers to this day.1910. American writer (real name John Griffith London). London grew up in poverty, earning a living through various legal and illegal means. He was a sailor and took part in the Klondike gold rush. These experiences provided much of the material for his works and contributed to his becoming a socialist. Burning Daylight was London's best selling book during his lifetime. The book begins on the Klondike, as the hero-nicknamed Burning Daylight-becomes the most successful entrepreneur during the Alaskan Gold Rush. Having achieved fame and fortune, he heads to the States looking for new worlds to conquer. But, he's cheated out of his fortune by the crooks of Wall Street. Taking a page from their book, he too becomes a scoundrel when it comes to doing business. His travels then take him to California where he sees potential in the town of Oakland. He buys property, sets up utilities and public transportation systems through overbearing and shady tactics. He becomes self-indulgent with drink and food. And then, for the first time, he falls in love. The story ends with the moral of how a good woman can turn a bad man around. Adventure, dirty business deals and love wrapped into one good read. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.