John Griffith London was an American novelist, journalist, and social activist. He uses a very descriptive and straight forward Naturalist writing style. Call of the Wild is the best example of this style, but it is seen in most of his other works as well. This style allows Jack to really immerse the reader in these well-known settings in nature. London’s writing brings the reader back to a simpler time, much different to the complex and social society we live in today. Another great aspect of London’s writing is his ability to tell a story from an animal’s point of view. This method is used in the more popular White Fang and Call of the Wild. Giving the reader a completely different perspective than what they are used to is Jack London’s speciality as a writer. London can force his readers to feel the desperation in the way he uses his words through “the man” in “To Build a Fire”. As “the man” realizes his ignorance and feels the clutches of Death taking his life away so does the reader. Smoke Bellew was first published in 1912. Christopher Bellew is a success in the eyes of the world, engaged with the San Francisco paper and penning stories daily... but for no pay. When Klondike fever strikes the region, he sees his chance to break from drudgery – starting him on a journey that takes him over mountain passes and down swirling rapids, removing him forever from the world he knew and the man he was. Taking the name "Smoke," he learns to thrive and flourish in the wilds of the frontier. Enjoy free online English audiobook “Smoke Bellew”, story by Jack London.
