To Build A Fire by Jack London

June 25, 2018 00:57:03
To Build A Fire by Jack London
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To Build A Fire by Jack London

Jun 25 2018 | 00:57:03

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Show Notes

Thisstory is “To Build A Fire” by Jack London, about an unnamed protagonist who ventures out in the subzero tundra of the Yukon Territory, accompanied by his dog, to visit his friends—ignoring warnings from an older man about the dangers of hiking alone. The protagonist underestimates the harsh conditions. Building a fire becomes essential to survival. Man vs Nature!

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