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Jack London's autobiographical memoir recounts his harrowing experiences as a hobo during the 1890s economic depression in the United States. He vividly describes the challenges of hopping freight trains, evading police, and begging for food. His thirty days in Erie County Penitentiary highlight the brutal realities of vagrancy. Additionally, he shares his time with Kelley's Army, a group of unemployed workers. The narrative blends personal anecdotes with reflections on survival and resilience amidst hardship, offering a raw glimpse into the life of a wandering outcast.
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The Road, Jack London
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- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- The Road
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jack London
- Publisher
- Lulu.com
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 100
- ISBN13
- 9781458330253
- Category
- Young Adult
- Description
- Jack London's autobiographical memoir recounts his harrowing experiences as a hobo during the 1890s economic depression in the United States. He vividly describes the challenges of hopping freight trains, evading police, and begging for food. His thirty days in Erie County Penitentiary highlight the brutal realities of vagrancy. Additionally, he shares his time with Kelley's Army, a group of unemployed workers. The narrative blends personal anecdotes with reflections on survival and resilience amidst hardship, offering a raw glimpse into the life of a wandering outcast.