Uncovering the Wild: Top 7 Amazing Fun Facts About Jack London You Never Knew

1. Waterfall Arrest

Jack London's life took an unexpected turn while chasing waterfalls, but there was no R&B hit or TLC to guide him: He was arrested for vagrancy in Niagara Falls, NY and sentenced to 30 days in a chain-gang, denied his right to a fair trial, and befriended a tobacco-loving hulk of a man who became his trusty companion during their time of shared misfortune.
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2. Agricultural Innovator

In an era where the latest agricultural rage was the humble prune, Jack London opted for a more adventurous smorgasbord of farming glory: This daring wordsmith purchased over 1,000 acres of ranch land in Sonoma Valley, California, where he experimented with cutting-edge farming methods, raising everything from spineless cactus and eucalyptus trees to livestock like hogs, beef, and dairy cattle — all in the pursuit of spearheading a revolutionary high-quality agricultural model.
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3. Wolf Tracks Pub Crawl

Did you hear about the well-trodden wolf that led pub-crawlers straight to a stiff drink at Jack London's favorite watering hole? We're not howling mad; it's true: At Jack London Square in Oakland, there's a historic walk where bronze wolf tracks lead to significant locations of his life, such as Heinold's First and Last Chance Saloon, and even a preserved piece of his Klondike cabin. This wild literary trail culminates in a bronze statue of Jack himself by artist Cedric Wentworth!
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4. Animal Kingdom Menagerie

Did Jack London color-code his menagerie with Sticky Notes? The author of "The Call of the Wild" had a wild side of his own when it came to pets: he owned over 50 animals ranging from a goat, a crow, and even a pot-bellied mascot named 'Little Frank', all inspiring his love for the animal kingdom in his writings!
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5. Sailing the Snark

All aboard the Snark Express, tootling around the globe with a dash of wit, a pinch of adventure, and nary a moment of ennui: in 1907, Jack London set sail on his custom-built yacht, the Snark, to explore the world's wonders, braving tempestuous seas and fascinating cultures, inspiring works like "The Cruise of the Snark" and "The House of the Sun."
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6. Cover-Free Author

In a world where every author seems to be an artist, one man chose to stick to his literary laurels: Jack London, author of the dystopian novel "The Iron Heel," never designed a cover for his book, letting other publishers and artists run wild with their creative visions through numerous editions.
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7. Buck's Mysterious Origin

Well, color me husky: Jack London did not base the character of Buck in "The Call of the Wild" on his own furry canine companion! In a plot twist that would leave Scooby-Doo speechless, it turns out that our dear author never even owned a pooch with the same physical attributes as Buck. Instead, London was a creative genius, picking and choosing bits and pieces from various dogs he encountered on his adventures and then conducting research on dog behavior and training to give life to our beloved, fictional protagonist.
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