* Died: November 22, 1916, in Glen Ellen, California
* Occupation: Writer
* Most famous works: *The Call of the Wild*, *White Fang*, *The Sea-Wolf*
* Awards: None
* Personal life: London was married twice, first to Bess Maddern from 1900 to 1903, and then to Charmian Kittredge from 1905 until his death. He had two daughters, Joan and Becky.
* Interesting facts: London was a self-educated man who never attended college. He worked as a sailor, a longshoreman, and a gold prospector before he became a writer. He was also a political activist and a socialist.