| John Barleycorn Contributor(s): London, Jack (Author) |
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ISBN: 1548429910 ISBN-13: 9781548429911 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $6.60 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Personal Memoirs |
| Lexile Measure: 1060 |
| Physical Information: 0.37" H x 5.51" W x 8.5" (0.46 lbs) 160 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 58701 Reading Level: 8.2 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 12.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: John Barleycorn is an autobiographical novel by Jack London dealing with his enjoyment of drinking and struggles with alcoholism. It was published in 1913. The title is taken from the British folksong "John Barleycorn". In this memoir, there are the themes of masculinity and male friendship. London discusses various life experiences he has had with alcohol, and at widely different stages in his life. Key stages are his late teen years when he earned money as a sailor and later in life when he was a wealthy, successful writer. |