Jack London
Burning Daylight
Hardcover
(Regent Press July 6, 1913)
This Jack London novel, published in 1910, was one of the best-selling books of that year and was London's best-selling book in his lifetime. It takes place in the Yukon Territory in 1893. The main character, nicknamed "Burning Daylight" was the most successful entrepreneur of the Alaskan Gold Rush. The story of the main character was partially based upon the life of Oakland entrepreneur "Borax" Smith. The novel was subsequently filmed as a First National movie starring Milton Sills with Doris Kenyon.
- Pages
- 361
- Weight
- 5.6 oz.
- Dimensions
- 7.1 x 4.6
in.