Publisher's Synopsis
Smoke and Shorty is a novel written by Jack London and published in 1920. The story follows the adventures of two young men, Smoke and Shorty, as they travel through the wilderness of the Yukon in search of gold. Smoke is a seasoned prospector with years of experience in the harsh northern climate, while Shorty is a greenhorn who has never been outside of the city. Together, they face the challenges of the frozen tundra, battling the elements, wild animals, and other prospectors who will stop at nothing to claim the riches of the land. Along the way, Smoke and Shorty encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a beautiful woman named Mary, who becomes a love interest for both men. As they struggle to survive in this unforgiving landscape, Smoke and Shorty learn valuable lessons about friendship, loyalty, and the true meaning of wealth. With its vivid descriptions of the rugged terrain and the harsh realities of life in the Yukon, Smoke and Shorty is a classic adventure tale that captures the spirit of the American frontier.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
