To Build a Fire, Jack London

[Gunnersdad49]

I read a lot from London growing up. Just came across this short story of his and thought the group here might appreciate it.

https://americanenglish.state.gov/files/ae/resource_files/to-build-a-fire.pdf

 

[uwantasandwich]

my dad mentioned this story all the time growing up. guess i should finally get around to reading it

 

[Fatcamp]

Remember it well. Been awhile, thanks for the reminder.

Pretty sure as a kid I read everything he wrote.

 

[Ratbeetle]

One of my favorites.

 

[Gunnersdad49]

my dad mentioned this story all the time growing up. guess i should finally get around to reading it

It's only 16 pages.

 

[Beendare]

Classic. Jack London is one of my all time favorites. All of his stuff is good, if "Call of the Wild" doesn't hook ya...well I dunno.

JL has some amazing insights into the outdoors....and animal behavior, its uncanny.

 

[uwantasandwich]

It's only 16 pages.

haha! i know i just read it. just not something i've thought about in forever and never stumbled across it anywhere

 

[BadDogPSD]

I remember reading that when I was in Jr. High. It made quite an impression on me.

 

[TripleJ]

That’s always been one of my favorites.

 

[Mt Al]

Great author, interesting life and To Build a Fire is a great read!

 

[JD_Engel]

Thanks for posting. It’s been a long time since I’ve read Jack London, will have to revisit some others.

 

[Adkjake]

Read that in junior high as well. It always crosses my mind while winter camping.

 

[ChrisA]

Thanks for sharing

 

[BuckSnort]

My grandpa gave me that short story to read when I was about 12 years old, It really left an impression on me.. I havent done it lately but once in a while I would try to get a fire going in really shitty conditions (snow, hard rain, ect..) It will really open your eyes and re think your kit that's for sure...

 

[Pinewood]

That was a great read. Thank you for sharing that with us.

 

[RCL]

Great story. Thanks for posting.

 

[MTHunter20]

Read it in a college English class last semester. It's a good story, but not as much fun to read when you have to analyze every piece of it lol.

 

[Schaaf]

Always reminded me of William Hornady's "The Matches that Wouldn't Light"

Both very powerful short stories.

 

[Jcannon06]

Good find.

 

[Midwest.Bushlore]

One of my favorite stories! Thanks for posting it, I hadn't read it in 20 years but I remedied that.