The great American writer Jack London was born in the town of San Frincisco in 1876. The young boy longed for knowledge, but Jack's father could not send him to school, as the family was very poor. London began working when he was quite young. He sold different newspapers in the streets. At the age of fourteen he began to work at a factory. Then he worked as a fisherman. He had to work many hours _ a day. Nevertheless he experienced a great want and countless hardships at that time. In spite of his hard work he was very fond of reading and read very much. He studied in school and later on in the university. He took great interest both in history and in philosophy. In 1896 London started for Alaska for the yellow metal. He did not live in the North. for a long time. Soon he came back to San Francisco, and became famous as a writer. He greatly contributed to the development of progressive American literature. At present his name is known all over the world.
