John Barleycorn is a memoir written by Jack London, an American author and adventurer. The book is an autobiographical account of London's experiences with alcohol and his struggles with addiction. The title is a reference to a British folk song that personifies the barley plant as a man who is repeatedly harvested and turned into beer and whiskey. Throughout the book, London describes his early experiences with alcohol, including his first taste of beer as a child and his teenage years spent drinking heavily with his ...
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John Barleycorn is a memoir written by Jack London, an American author and adventurer. The book is an autobiographical account of London's experiences with alcohol and his struggles with addiction. The title is a reference to a British folk song that personifies the barley plant as a man who is repeatedly harvested and turned into beer and whiskey. Throughout the book, London describes his early experiences with alcohol, including his first taste of beer as a child and his teenage years spent drinking heavily with his friends. He also writes about his attempts to quit drinking and the physical and psychological toll that alcoholism took on his body and mind. London's writing is raw and honest, and he does not shy away from describing the darker aspects of his addiction, including his violent outbursts and suicidal thoughts. He also reflects on the role that alcohol played in his writing career and the creative inspiration he found in drunkenness. Overall, John Barleycorn is a powerful and personal exploration of addiction and the destructive power of alcohol. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of alcoholism and the personal struggles of one of America's most celebrated writers.It all came to me one election day. It was on a warm California afternoon, and I had ridden down into the Valley of the Moon from the ranch to the little village to vote Yes and No to a host of proposed amendments to the Constitution of the State of California. Because of the warmth of the day I had had several drinks before casting my ballot, and divers drinks after casting it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Didn't have to read far to begin some soul-searching. A must-read for anybody who ever wondered secretly, "am I drinking too much?" In spite of the philosophical aspect, it was interesting and entertaining.
