The Road

an autobiographical memoir by Jack London, first published in 1907. It is London's account of his experiences as a hobo in the 1890s, during the worst economic depression the United States had experienced up to that time.

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• Jack London

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• 100 Seiten
• 4 Lesestunden

• Biografien

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Jack London's autobiographical memoir recounts his harrowing experiences as a hobo during the 1890s economic depression in the U.S. He vividly describes the challenges of hopping freight trains, begging for food, and evading the police with elaborate tales. His thirty-day stint in Erie County Penitentiary exposes the grim realities of vagrancy. London also shares his time with Kelley's Army, highlighting the camaraderie among the dispossessed. The narrative blends humor and hardship, capturing the essence of survival amidst societal neglect.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2020
• Einband: Paperback