Smoke and Shorty (1920) - Paperbackby Jack London (Author) Smoke and Shorty is a novel written by the renowned American author, Jack London, and was first published in 1920. The story revolves around two men, Smoke and Shorty, who are on a journey through the Yukon territory during the gold rush era. Smoke is a seasoned prospector who has been in the Yukon for years, while Shorty is a new arrival, eager to strike it rich. As they travel together, they encounter a range of challenges,