The Call of the Wild

In 1897 Buck, an intrepid shepherd dog, is kidnapped and shipped to the Klondike gold fields. There he must learn “the law of club and fang”—or die. Buck learns quickly how to survive: keeping warm in a frozen land, scenting perilous changes in the weather, and protecting himself against the lead sled dog, Spitz. But most important, he learns the song of the wolves, as plaintive and old as the breed itself. While others have created tales of adventure, few have done so with as much eloquence and stirring realism as Jack London. The Call of the Wild is one of his best and most popular works, winning immediate success and international fame. Using his personal experiences in the icy Klondike, London has created an unforgettable tale of a magnificent dog caught in the struggle between civilization and wild untamed nature. His classic adventure has captivated countless readers since it was first published in 1903.