Jun. 5, 1910) American writer famous for his short stories. Jack London (Jan. 12, 1876 – Nov. 22, 1916) American author, journalist, and social activist. White Fang , Call of the Wild . João Baptista da Silva Leitão de Almeida Garrett, Viscount of Almeida Garrett (Porto, 4 de fevereiro de 1799 —