Before Adam

Before Adam, serialized in 1906–07, is Jack London’s imaginative exploration of early human evolution. Told through the dreams of a modern boy who experiences the life of a primitive ancestor, the novel vividly portrays the struggles of prehistoric man against natural forces and rival species. London blends adventure with speculative anthropology, using his robust storytelling to meditate on survival, instinct, and humanity’s primal roots. Before Adam showcases London’s enduring fascination with the forces that shape civilization.