Walks and Talks by Kate

Articles (including those written for Jack’s Facts) by Kate Johnston.  Kate writes a docent newsletter for Jack London State Historic Park called Jack’s Facts and many of these articles are part of her research and writing for these newsletters.  (c) All rights reserved.

People:

Jack’s Relationship with his Mother, Flora, and her “Strangeness”

Anna Strunsky: From Russia with Love

William Henry Chaney – Jack’s Putative Biological Father

Virginia (“Jennie”) Prentiss:  Jack London’s Wet-Nurse and Foster Mother

Adventures, Beliefs, and Other Musings:

The Nature Faker Controversy Between Jack London and President Teddy Roosevelt

Jack’s Beauty Ranch “Salvation”

Hit the Road, Jack: Jack’s Tramping Adventures Across America

Jack and the Holidays/Religion

Jack’s Klondike Adventure

Jack and Charmian’s Oregon Horse and Buggy Trip 1911

Helpful Resources – Jack’s People, Medical, References

Jack London’s Medical History

Who’s Who in Jack’s World

Ranch Resources

Jack London biographies and books w/biographical information