Books like The Valley of the Moon by Jack London
Set in the early 1900s, The Valley of the Moon traces the journey of Billy and Saxon Roberts from the labor strife in Oakland to the remote lands of central and northern California. In pursuit of independent farm life, their odyssey mirrors London’s own escape from urban poverty. The novel foregrounds Saxon as a strong, environmentally minded heroine and celebrates the pastoral setting of London’s Glen Ellen ranch, reflecting his shift from socialist ideals to practical agricultural science.
First publish date: 1900
Genre: Family & Domestic Fiction/Marriage & Divorce Fiction
Authors: Jack London
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