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John Barleycorn
Wrestling with the disease of alcoholism for most of his life, Jack London tells all in his autobiography John Barleycorn. Beginning with a discussion of the prohibition movement and its effects, London explores the ways that alcohol affects daily life in the Victorian era. Because there were not many forms of affordable entertainment or reliable communication, bars were the perfect spot for social activity. People were able to sit and drink, enjoying themselves while hearing the gossip and news from the other townspeople. However, this social practice can quickly deteriorate into a disease that infects every aspect of life, damaging those at home, threatening financial security, and even risking their safety. From personal experience, London explains what being an alcoholic is like with stories of humor and shame delivered with sharp accuracy. While doing so, John Barleycorn includes tales of London’s interesting and numerous careers, such his time as a sailor, oyster pirate, and gold miner. Set to the vivid backdrop of the California Bay Area, he discloses his wildest stories and paints a portrait of his stomping grounds. Featuring themes of masculinity and friendship, John Barleycorn possesses a duality of lauding the social power of alcohol while warning against falling for its addictive qualities. The fine line between enjoying a drink and struggling alcoholism is characterized in clear prose and demonstrative narratives as London both brags about and laments his personal experiences with the substance.

Employing thoughtful, honest, and exceptional prose, Jack London’s John Barleycorn made a debut as one of the first intelligent and empathetic narratives about alcoholism. With both emotional and historical significance, London explores the unfortunately common disease while also explaining the cultural impact of alcohol in the 19th century, bleeding even to modern times. Both original and profound, John Barleycorn has earned a reputation for leaving audiences stunned by its emotional and frank narrative.

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The Strength of the Strong (Unabridged)

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The Red One (Unabridged)

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The Human Drift (Unabridged)

The Human Drift (Unabridged)

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Children of the Frost (Unabridged)

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Moon-Face and Other Stories

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Hearts of Three (Unabridged)

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The Mexican

The Mexican

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The Call of the Wild (Annotated)

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La Strada

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Fireside Reading of The Call of the Wild

Fireside Reading of The Call of the Wild

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The Jack London Collection - Call of the Wild and White Fang - Unabridged

The Jack London Collection - Call of the Wild and White Fang - Unabridged

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The Best Psychic Stories

The Best Psychic Stories

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The Human Drift

The Human Drift

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The Strength Of The Strong

The Strength Of The Strong

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South Sea Tales

South Sea Tales

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The Night-Born

The Night-Born

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The People Of The Abyss

Jack London

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The Faith Of Men

The Faith Of Men

Jack London

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The Scarlet Plague

Jack London

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The Sea-Wolf

The Sea-Wolf

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The Little Lady Of The Big House

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Lost Face

Lost Face

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On The Makaloa Mat/Island Tales

Jack London

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The Jacket (The Star-Rover)

The Jacket (The Star-Rover)

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The Mutiny Of The Elsinore

The Mutiny Of The Elsinore

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White Fang

White Fang

Jack London

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The Iron Heel

The Iron Heel

Jack London

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The Road

The Road

Jack London

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Theft

Theft

Jack London

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Children Of The Frost

Children Of The Frost

Jack London

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The Valley Of The Moon

The Valley Of The Moon

Jack London

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A Daughter Of The Snows

Jack London

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Jack London

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Jack London

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The Cruise Of The Snark

Jack London

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Love Of Life

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The Call Of The Wild

Jack London

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Smoke Bellew

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John Barleycorn

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Brown Wolf And Other Jack London Stories

Jack London

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The Red One

The Red One

Jack London

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Burning Daylight

Jack London

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A Son Of The Sun

Jack London

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The God Of His Fathers

Jack London

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Jerry Of The Islands

Jack London

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The Son Of The Wolf

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The House Of Pride

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Michael, Brother Of Jerry

Michael, Brother Of Jerry

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Martin Eden

Martin Eden

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The Sea-Wolf

The Sea-Wolf

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The Sea-Wolf

The Sea-Wolf

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The Call of the Wild

The Call of the Wild

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The Call of the Wild

The Call of the Wild

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Before Adam

Before Adam

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The Call of the Wild

The Call of the Wild

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Guía de lectura Colmillo Blanco (análisis literario de referencia y resumen completo)

Guía de lectura Colmillo Blanco (análisis literario de referencia y resumen completo)

Jack London

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Guía de lectura Colmillo Blanco (análisis literario de referencia y resumen completo)

Guía de lectura Colmillo Blanco (análisis literario de referencia y resumen completo)

Jack London

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The Selected Short Stories of Jack London

The Selected Short Stories of Jack London

Jack London

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The Most Dangerous Game and Other Stories of Adventure

The Most Dangerous Game and Other Stories of Adventure

Richard Connell, Jack London, O. Henry, Clark Ashton Smith, John Kruse, Rudyard Kipling

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Martin Eden

Martin Eden

Jack London

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Martin Eden

Martin Eden

Jack London

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The Iron Heel

The Iron Heel

Jack London

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The People of the Abyss

The People of the Abyss

Jack London

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The Valley of the Moon

The Valley of the Moon

Jack London

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The Jacket

The Jacket

Jack London

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Lost Face

Lost Face

Jack London

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Love of Life and Other Stories

Love of Life and Other Stories

Jack London

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The Strength of the Strong

The Strength of the Strong

Jack London

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The Strength of the Strong

The Strength of the Strong

Jack London

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Love of Life and Other Stories

Love of Life and Other Stories

Jack London

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The Road

The Road

Jack London

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The Cruise of the Snark

The Cruise of the Snark

Jack London

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The Sea-Wolf

The Sea-Wolf

Jack London

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Analyse de l'œuvre : Croc-Blanc (résumé et fiche de lecture plébiscités par les enseignants sur fichedelecture.fr)

Analyse de l'œuvre : Croc-Blanc (résumé et fiche de lecture plébiscités par les enseignants sur fichedelecture.fr)

Jack London

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Analyse de l'œuvre : Croc-Blanc (résumé et fiche de lecture plébiscités par les enseignants sur fichedelecture.fr)

Analyse de l'œuvre : Croc-Blanc (résumé et fiche de lecture plébiscités par les enseignants sur fichedelecture.fr)

Jack London

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The Red One

The Red One

Jack London

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Jerry of the Islands

Jerry of the Islands

Jack London

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Jerry of the Islands

Jerry of the Islands

Jack London

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Smoke Bellew

Smoke Bellew

Jack London

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Smoke Bellew

Smoke Bellew

Jack London

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South Sea Tales

South Sea Tales

Jack London

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The Night-Born

The Night-Born

Jack London

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Before Adam

Before Adam

Jack London

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Burning Daylight

Burning Daylight

Jack London

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The Sea-Wolf

The Sea-Wolf

Jack London

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The Scarlet Plague

The Scarlet Plague

Jack London

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The Star Rover

The Star Rover

Jack London

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The Star Rover

The Star Rover

Jack London

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John Barleycorn

John Barleycorn

Jack London

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White Fang

White Fang

Jack London

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White Fang

White Fang

Jack London

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John Barleycorn

John Barleycorn

Jack London

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Martin Eden

Martin Eden

Jack London

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Selected Works of Jack London

Selected Works of Jack London

Jack London

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White Fang

White Fang

Jack London

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Selected Works of Jack London

Selected Works of Jack London

Jack London

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The Call of the Wild and White Fang

The Call of the Wild and White Fang

Jack London

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The Sea Wolf

The Sea Wolf

Jack London

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The Sea Wolf

The Sea Wolf

Jack London

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