{"product_id":"john-barleycorn-or-alcoholic-memoirs-9781024737004","title":"John Barleycorn, Or, Alcoholic Memoirs","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Jack London\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Hutson Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Hutson Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Personal Memoirs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"John Barleycorn\" is a searingly honest autobiographical exploration of Jack London's lifelong relationship with alcohol. More than a simple memoir, it delves into the psychological and social factors that contributed to his dependence, offering a stark portrayal of the allure and dangers of intoxication.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLondon recounts his early experiences with alcohol, from youthful experimentation to hardened alcoholism, examining the impact on his work, relationships, and overall well-being. He intertwines personal narrative with social commentary, critiquing the societal norms that encourage and enable alcohol abuse.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten with unflinching candor and characteristic vigor, \"John Barleycorn\" remains a powerful and relevant document, providing insights into the complexities of addiction and the enduring struggle for sobriety. It is a compelling read for anyone interested in London's life and works, the history of the temperance movement, or the broader social issues surrounding alcohol consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Hutson Street Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47888081453207,"sku":"9781024737004","price":2163.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781024737004.webp?v=1781163381","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/john-barleycorn-or-alcoholic-memoirs-9781024737004","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}