Orphaned at age fourteen, Charmian Kittredge London attended college, became an expert equestrian and concert pianist, and supported herself as a stenographer. But her life shifted when, in 1905, she married Jack London, already a bestselling author.

Iris Jamahl Dunkle's biography is the first to tell the complete story of Charmian’s life. You can find her books below. Both books are available at local bookstores and at Jack London State Historic Park, in the museum bookstore.

• Charmian Kittredge London: Trailblazer, Author, Adventurer signed copy or Amazon

• West : Fire : Archive signed copy or Amazon

You may also follow Iris' journey in researching Sanora Babb, the subject of her next biography:

• Sanora Babb: "Sanora Babb: Challenging a Single Story of the Dust Bowl: Once overshadowed by The Grapes of Wrath, an author’s work is

• On the Road with Sanora Babb Part 4: The True History of Meridel LeSueur (Parts 1-3 can be found at the bottom of the linked page)