The Call of the Wild (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161458763)

The Call of the Wild is a classic novel by Jack London, first published in 1903. The story follows the journey of a domesticated dog named Buck, who is stolen from his comfortable life in California and sold into the brutal world of the Yukon during the Klondike Gold Rush. Buck is forced to adapt to the harsh environment and becomes a sled dog, working alongside other dogs to pull heavy loads across the frozen landscape.As Buck becomes more accustomed to his new life, he begins to tap into his primal instincts and instincts for survival, eventually becoming the leader of the sled team. Along the way, Buck encounters a range of human characters, some who treat him with kindness and others who are cruel and abusive.The novel explores themes of survival, instinct, and the relationship between humans and animals. It is considered a classic of American literature and has been adapted into numerous films and stage productions. The Call of the Wild is a thrilling adventure story that is sure to captivate readers of all ages.Buck did not read the newspapers, or he would have known that trouble was brewing, not alone for himself, but for every tidewater dog, strong of muscle and with warm, long hair, from Puget Sound to San Diego. Because men, groping in the Arctic darkness, had found a yellow metal, and because steamship and transportation companies were booming the find, thousands of men were rushing into the Northland.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Jack London
ISBN-10: 116145876X
ISBN-13: 9781161458763
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 74
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.78lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d