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[[File:LostFace.jpg|LostFace|thumb]] '''Lost Face''' is a collection of short stories by [[Jack London]], first published in 1910. The book includes seven stories, all of which are set in the [[Klondike Gold Rush]] and explore themes of survival, human nature, and the harsh realities of life in the wilderness.

== Stories in the Collection ==
The collection consists of the following stories:
# '''Lost Face''' - The title story, which tells the tale of a man named Subienkow who is captured by Native Americans and must use his wits to escape a gruesome fate.
# '''Trust''' - A story about a man who places his trust in a friend, only to be betrayed.
# '''To Build a Fire''' - One of London's most famous stories, it depicts a man's struggle to survive in the extreme cold of the Yukon.
# '''That Spot''' - A humorous tale about a dog named Spot and the misadventures of his owner.
# '''Flush of Gold''' - A story about a woman named Joy Gastell who seeks wealth and love in the Klondike.
# '''The Passing of Marcus O'Brien''' - A tale of a man who becomes a legend in the North.
# '''The Wit of Porportuk''' - A story about a Native American woman who uses her intelligence to outwit a powerful man.

== Themes ==
The stories in ''Lost Face'' often explore the following themes:
* [[Survival]] - Many of the characters face life-and-death situations in the harsh environment of the Klondike.
* [[Human nature]] - The stories delve into the complexities of human behavior, including trust, betrayal, and the will to live.
* [[Nature]] - The wilderness of the Klondike is a central element in the stories, often serving as both a setting and a character in its own right.

== Related Works ==
Jack London is known for his adventure stories and novels set in the North. Some of his other notable works include:
* ''[[The Call of the Wild]]''
* ''[[White Fang]]''
* ''[[The Sea-Wolf]]''
* ''[[Martin Eden]]''

== See Also ==
* [[Klondike Gold Rush]]
* [[Jack London]]
* [[To Build a Fire]]
* [[The Call of the Wild]]
* [[White Fang]]

== Categories ==
[[Category:Short story collections]]
[[Category:Works by Jack London]]
[[Category:1910 short story collections]]
[[Category:American short story collections]]
[[Category:Klondike Gold Rush in fiction]]

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