London grew up in poverty, earning a living through various legal and illegal means. He was a sailor and took part in the Klondike gold rush. The Call of the Wild, the classic story of sled-dog Buck brought him instant celebrity and established his readership to this day. Self-educated, London was heavily influenced by the works of Darwin, Marx, and Nietzsche. This, along with his earlier experiences converted him to socialism as he explains in this volume. Contents:

• The Class Struggle
• The Tramp
• The Scab
• The Question of the Maximum
• A Review
• Wanted: A New Law of Development
• How I Became a Socialist This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web.