Jack London’s biological father, William Chaney, was a traveling astrologer who was not a part of the writer’s life. He left Jack’s mother, Flora, before Jack was born and refuse… See more

Jack London’s mother, Flora, was emotionally and physically abused by William Chaney … See more

After the events of his birth and the troubles that plagued his birth parents, Jack Londonwas sent to live with Virginia Prentiss. His mother was too sick to care for him at t… See more

In 1904, London traveled to Yokohama, Japan where he was housed along with other journalists. The government refused to allow the journalists any real access to information … See more