Jack London's classic short story, "To Build a Fire," tells the tale of a man traversing the Yukon in the face of implacable cold. First published in the collection Lost Face in 1910, the story has endured as an exploration of man's struggle against natural forces. London delves into themes of confidence and caution, instinct versus reasoning, and experience and ignorance.
Enjoy this new recording as you march bravely into the cold or prudently stay far from it.