Children of the Frost (1902) is a collection of stories by Jack London that follows the adventures of men and women living in the harsh, unforgiving environment of Alaska. It captures the struggles of the human spirit to survive in the extreme cold, and the triumphs and tragedies that come with it. The stories explore themes of courage and resilience, as well as the struggle between civilization and nature. The characters in the stories are often in conflict with each other, as well as their own inner demons, and must find a way to reconcile the two if they are to survive. Published in 1902, Children of the Frost showcases London's mastery of storytelling and provides a vivid portrait of the Alaskan wilderness. This edition includes the following stories: In the Forests of the North - The Law of Life - Nam-Bok the Unveracious - The Master of Mystery - The Sunlanders - The Sickness of Lone Chief - Keesh, the Son of Keesh - The Death of Ligoun - Li Wan, the Fair - The League of the Old Man Jack London (1876-1916) is one of the most renowned adventure and fiction authors in history, known for works such as The Call of the Wild, White Fang, and The Sea Wolf. He was born John Griffith Chaney on January 12, 1876 in San Francisco, California. London was the illegitimate son of astrologer William Chaney and Flora Wellman, a spiritualist and journalist. His mother married John London shortly after Jack's birth, and the family moved to Oakland, California. London's writing career began at the age of 17, when he worked as a reporter for the Oakland Herald. He then left school and began working aboard a sealing schooner, an adventure he later wrote about in The Sea Wolf . Later, he joined the Klondike Gold Rush and had a variety of experiences which he wrote about in his stories and novels. In 1900, London published his first novel, The Son of the Wolf . This was followed by a series of highly successful novels and stories, such as The Call of the Wild and White Fang . His works often featured themes of nature, adventure, and survival against extreme odds. London was also a socialist, and many of his works reflect his views on politics, social justice, and the environment. Jack London died of a kidney ailment on November 22, 1916 in Glen Ellen, California. He is remembered as one of the greatest authors of his time and his works continue to be widely read today.