Book Synopsis
ILLUSTRATED EDITION: The cover art & illustrations are reproductions from the 1903 1st edition.
The Call of the Wild is set during the Klondike Gold Rush of 1896-1899. The protagonist is a dog named Buck. He is removed from his comfortable life in California and becomes a sled dog in Canada's Yukon territory. Buck's civilized conduct is challenged when he must to adapt to the demands of mother nature, wild animals, and greedy, unpredictable humans. The Call of the Wild was an immediate success and has become a classic of literature, posing penetrating questions about the tension between civilization and savagery.
The Call of the Wild was an immediate success and has become a classic of literature, spawning several film adaptations. The story poses penetrating questions about the tension between civilization and savagery.
About The Author
Jack London (January 12, 1876 - December 22, 1916) was born in San Francisco and raised in Oakland, California. London traveled to the Klondike for the gold rush. He was too late to strike gold, but returned with notebooks that he spun into gold. He was one of the first American writers to become an international celebrity and earn a fortune from writing. His home is a State Historic Park in Glen Ellen, California.