Burning Daylight

Description

Despite titles such as The Call of the Wild and White Fang inspiring generations of readers, Burning Daylight was actually the bestselling novel of Jack London’s entire career, as well as the bestselling book of 1910. This powerful story about a man’s complete transformation, from unlawful entrepreneur to a compassionate, loving man, has been both an inspiring and somewhat controversial book from the American novelist’s repertoire.

The story itself is quite extensive and complex, while featuring plenty of stunning descriptions of North America. From the Yukon to California, we are introduced to the pursuits and efforts of Elam Harnish – nicknamed “Burning Daylight” – an entrepreneur of the Alaskan gold rush, largely based on the life of well-known Oakland entrepreneur “Borax” Smith.

As he is cheated out of his fortune in the United States, Harnish uses unscrupulous means to regain it, and later to even increase it. As he becomes aware of how he has fallen prey to a corrupt life, his fortune gradually becomes more of a burden than a benefit. But how will the love of a woman influence him at this stage of his life?

With “Burning Daylight” presented as a complex, highly masculine character who evolves and learns over the course of the story, we are really in for a treat while reading this exciting novel, whose author includes many plot twists and interesting new characters every step of the way. Readers will be entertained and delighted by many of the book’s descriptions, plot-enhancing artifices and exciting sub-plots. Also, the main protagonist’s ability to regain his strength and drive even after many trying challenges is more than inspiring.

If you enjoy Jack London’s powerful writing style, deep and meaningful life lessons and strongly introspective story lines, you will undoubtedly enjoy Burning Daylight – a book that has come to be known as one of his most prized gems.
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