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Burning Daylight Paperback - 2021

by Jack London; Contribution by Mint Editions


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Partially based upon the life of Oakland entrepreneur "Borax" Smith, Burning Daylight was Jack London's best selling book during his lifetime. The novel is set in the Yukon Territory in 1893, telling the story of an adventurer, nicknamed “Burning Daylight,” who went to Alaska and laid the foundations of his fortune before the gold hunters arrived. Burning Daylight was adapted for American films in 1914, 1920, 1928, and 2010.

From the publisher

Elam Harnish has more money than he would ever need. As he accumulates wealth as a successful entrepreneur in the Alaskan Gold Rush, Harnish must face the challenges of the Yukon Territory. After he makes a fortune, Harnish finds himself still unsatisfied. In efforts to find a new challenge and make more money, Harnish decides to move down to the mainland of America, settling in California. However, after a group of money kings threaten to take his entire amassed fortune, Harnish resorts to violence to recover it, endangering him both physically and morally as he slides down a slippery slope of immorality. Realizing that he can make even more money with undercut business practices, Harnish slowly becomes corrupt, making shady business deals, cheating, and being dishonest. While it gives him more wealth, Harnish soon realizes that money is not all he wants in life. After one of his employees catch his eye, Harnish resorts to harassing her for attention. However, she is a woman of strong will and morals, and refuses his advances. Harnish realizes that she will never reciprocate his attraction if he continues his shady business dealings, but what if it is too late to redeem himself?

Filled with action and suspense, Jack London's Burning Daylight brings an exciting twist to the classic enemies to lovers storyline. Featuring two exciting settings--California and Alaska, Burning Daylight is an entertaining glimpse into the gold rush era of the United States. Through the use of amusing caricatures of hyper-masculinity and hyper-femininity, London's romance novel also provides intriguing insight on the early 20th century gender expectations. Burning Daylight has inspired several film adaptations over the years, and was among the list of best-selling books when it was released in 1910. With adaptations and record sales, Jack London's Burning Daylight proves that it is a prolific work able to be enjoyed by audiences even in the 21st century.

This edition of Burning Daylight by Jack London is now presented with a new, eye-catching cover and is printed in an easy-to-read font, making it both modern and accessible.

From the rear cover

After making a fortune from the Alaskan Gold Rush, Elam Harnish resorts to shady business practices to support himself in California, threatening his relationship with the woman he loves. Jack London's Burning Daylight is a best-selling romantic adventure novel. With vivid settings and bold characters, Burning Daylight is an exciting peak into the 20th century gold rush and gender expectations.

First Edition Identification

The Macmillan Company of New York first published Burning Daylight in 1910. First editions contain 8 Illustrations by W. Morgan, including the frontispiece as well as seven inserted plates. First editions also have "Macmillan" imprinted at bottom of the spine.

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  • Title Burning Daylight
  • Author Jack London; Contribution by Mint Editions
  • Binding Paperback
  • Pages 276
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Mint Editions
  • Date 2021-01-19
  • ISBN 9781513270197 / 1513270192
  • Weight 0.61 lbs (0.28 kg)
  • Dimensions 8 x 5 x 0.58 in (20.32 x 12.70 x 1.47 cm)
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