The Call Of The Wild (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169222908)

The Call of the Wild is a classic novel by Jack London, published in 1903. The story follows the journey of Buck, a domesticated dog who is stolen from his home in California and sold as a sled dog in the Yukon during the Klondike Gold Rush. The novel explores the theme of the primal instincts of animals and humans, and the struggle for survival in a harsh, unforgiving environment.As Buck adapts to his new life in the wild, he must learn to rely on his instincts and instincts alone. He becomes more and more in touch with his primitive nature, and eventually becomes the leader of a pack of wolves. Along the way, he encounters a cast of characters, both human and animal, who shape his journey and help him to understand the true nature of life in the wild.The Call of the Wild is a powerful and timeless story of adventure, survival, and self-discovery. It has been adapted into numerous films, TV shows, and stage productions, and remains a beloved classic of American literature.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: 1169222900
ISBN-13: 9781169222908
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 74
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.78lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d