He is the first writer to earn $1 million from the sale of his works

Jack London is the author of more than 50 books and about two hundred short stories, which fascinatingly describe the power of nature and the struggle for survival in difficult conditions. Among his most famous novels are “The Sea Wolf”, “The White Tooth”, “The Wild Calls”, “Martin Eden”, “The Valley of the Moon”, “Bellew the Smoker” and others. Each one of you has read at least 1 story by Jack London in your life. Sofia24.bg will tell you about this writer who started from abject misery and poverty to become the first millionaire writer.

He is known to describe his experiences as an explorer, prospector and sailor. Later he analyzed social and economic inequalities.

In 1903, he became the first writer to earn $1 million from his works. For his first published story, he received only 5 dollars and almost did not give up his dream of writing. The money he earns allows him to travel a lot and buy a farm. He was the first American writer to visit Antarctica, and he described his impressions in “Why Sailors Benefit”.

He has two marriages. His death remains a real mystery. He was 40 years old, and the cause of his death is not entirely clear, although it is assumed that he died of acute pancreatitis. According to another version, he committed suicide.