Publisher's Synopsis
To Build a Fire, the best-known of Jack London's many short stories, tells the tale of a solitary traveler on the Yukon Trail accompanied only by his dog as they endure the extreme cold. A classic narrative of a battle for survival against the forces of nature, To Build a Fire is London at his best. Also included here are The Red One, All Gold Canyon, A Piece of Steak, The Love of Life, Flush of Gold, The Story of Keesh, and The Wisdom of the Trail. A vital collection of works by one of the greatest short-story writers in American literature, this edition is sure to delight audiences of all ages.