The Jack London Library

In which Saxon, a clear-eyed and prudent young wife, devotes herself to cultivating love and comfort in her household through careful economy, personal grace, and the wisdom gleaned from an eccentric ...

19 Juli 14min

In which the winter brings a quiet domestic joy to Saxon and Billy as they anticipate a new life together amid looming economic uncertainties and spirited family debates; with steadfast affection, Sax...

19 Juli 15min

In which a young wife seeks counsel from a worldly and fiery old woman, who imparts shrewd and somber lessons on the artifice and delicate varieties of love that keep a man's passion ever fresh. Her v...

18 Juli 14min

In which a newlywed woman discovers unexpected freedom and guidance in domestic arts through a curious and worldly neighbour, whose vivid reminiscences unveil a tapestry of distant lands and wild adve...

18 Juli 17min

In which the solemn gaiety of a wedding supper brings together old comrades whose playful jests mask a poignant farewell to youth and friendship, while the newlyweds share tender exchanges brimming wi...

17 Juli 9min

In which the newlywed couple revels in the simple, tender pleasures of domestic life, their love unfolding in the quiet acts of shared meals and gentle caresses within a humble but cherished home. Thr...

17 Juli 13min

In which the simple tasks of furnishing a new home become imbued with the earnest hopes and tender negotiations of a couple preparing to bind their lives together, whilst tales of frontier love and va...

16 Juli 12min

In which the steadfast Saxon faces the sharp disapproval of her sister Sarah as she prepares to wed and leave behind the drudgery of the laundry, while a family heirloom stirs tender memories amid the...

16 Juli 15min