Before Adam

Before Adam is a novel written by Jack London that centers around a man who dreams of life as a hominid. The book is notable for its description of human evolution. Jack London was one of the greatest American writers of the early 20th century. London's most famous novels were Call of the Wild and White Fang, both of which were set during the Klondike Gold Rush. Despite only living 40 years, London was a very prolific writer and his books are still widely read throughout the world.