The Valley of the Moon: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Valley of the Moon is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for London, Jack (1876–1916).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Valley of the Moon" by Jack London is a novel published in 1913. Billy and Saxon Roberts are working-class laborers in Oakland whose lives are shattered by labor strikes and violence. Determined to escape the city's turmoil, they embark on a journey through California seeking farmland of their own. Along the way, they encounter artists, socialists, prosperous immigrants, and sustainable farmers, each offering different visions of the American dream. Their quest leads them toward a promised valley where they hope to build a new life.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Valley of the Moon
- Author credits: London, Jack (1876–1916)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- California -- Fiction
- Domestic fiction
- Farm life -- Fiction
- Marriage -- Fiction
- Strikes and lockouts -- Fiction
- Working class -- Fiction
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
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