Lost Face

"Lost Face" is a collection of short stories written by Jack London. The title is taken from the name of the first story which follows a European traveler in Yukon who, through cunning and guile, escapes the torturous intentions of the natives. This marvelous collection is recommended for anyone who enjoys the short story form, and it constitutes a must-read for fans of London's work. The stories of this collection include: "Lost Face", "Trust", "To Build a Fire", "That Spot", "Flush of Gold", "The Passing of Marcus O'Brien", and "The Wit of Porporuk". John Griffith London (1876 - 1916) was an American journalist, author, and prominent social activist. Many vintage texts such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now, in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned biography of the author.