Call of the Wild

Call of the Wild
Author: Jack London
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2007
Genre: Alaska
ISBN: 9781603035262

Jack London wrote this celebrated novel in 1903. It's considered one of his best stories and has become one of the world's most popular American classics. The call of the wild is the thrilling story of Buck, a domestic dog from California kidnapped and thrust into the harsh, physical world of the Yukon, a land of danger and ferocity, a land of wolves, blizzards, and treacherous frozen rivers that swallow up entire dog teams. Here is where Buck must learn to survive. He must become as wild and vicious as the wilderness that surrounds him ... or die!

The Call of the Wild and Selected Stories

The Call of the Wild and Selected Stories
Author: Jack London
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 170
Release: 2009-08-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1101105240

The Call of the Wild is Now a Major Motion Picture Starring Harrison Ford! Out of the white wilderness, out of the Far North, Jack London, one of America’s most popular authors, drew the inspiration for his robust tales of perilous adventure and animal cunning. Swiftly paced and vividly written, the novel and five short stories included here capture the main theme of London’s work: the law of the club and the fang—man’s instinctive reversion to primitive behavior when pitted against the brute force of nature. Includes The Call of the Wild, Diable: A Dog, An Odyssey of the North, To the Man on the Trail, To Build a Fire, and Love of Life

Jack London

Jack London
Author: Jack London
Publisher: Random House Value Publishing
Total Pages: 772
Release: 1984-06
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 9780517413784

The Call of the Wild

The Call of the Wild
Author: Jack London
Publisher: Lorenz Books
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2010-04
Genre: Children's stories, American
ISBN: 9780754822295

'The Call of the Wild' is the story of Buck, a domestic dog stolen, sold as a sled dog and forced to endure the brutal work and competition with the other dogs to be leader of the pack. 'White Fang' presents a similar story but in reverse as a wild wolf-dog mix is domesticated but faces great cruelty before finding a master.

The Call of the Wild and White Fang (Unabridged version)

The Call of the Wild and White Fang (Unabridged version)
Author: Jack London
Publisher: BoD - Books on Demand
Total Pages: 390
Release: 2018-10-05
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 2322163198

This special edition includes two Jack London's novels in their original 1903 and 1906 unabridged version : I - THE CALL OF THE WILD The Call of the Wild is a tale about unbreakable spirit and the struggle for existence. The central character is a domesticated sturdy cross breed canine named Buck, born to luxury and raised in a sheltered Californian home. Stolen from his home and sold into service as sled dog in Alaska, he reverts to a wild state. Buck is forced to fight in order to dominate other dogs in a harsh climate. Passed from master to master, Buck embarks on an extraordinary journey. II - WHITE FANG White Fang takes place in the desolate, frozen wilds of northwest Canada. White Fang, a part dog, part wolf cub finds himself the sole survivor of a litter of five. In his lonely world, he soon learned to follow the harsh law of the North - kill or be killed - and become a ferocious and magnificent creature. But nothing in his young life prepared him for the cruelty of the bully Beauty Smith, who buys White Fang from his Indian master and turns him into a vicious killer - a pit dog forced to fight for money. Much of the novel is written from the viewpoint White Fang, through whose experiences the author makes a parallel between the wilderness life among animals and the violent world of humans.

The Call of the Wild + White Fang + The Son of the Wolf (3 Unabridged Classics)

The Call of the Wild + White Fang + The Son of the Wolf (3 Unabridged Classics)
Author: Jack London
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 493
Release: 2023-12-14
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Jack London's 'The Call of the Wild + White Fang + The Son of the Wolf' is a collection of three unabridged classics that showcase London's mastery of the naturalist writing style. The books explore themes of survival, primal instincts, and the harsh realities of the wilderness, all while drawing parallels to human experiences. London's vivid descriptions and raw portrayal of the wilderness immerse the reader into a world where primal forces reign supreme. The juxtaposition of civilization and the wild is a recurring motif in these three timeless classics. Jack London himself was a seasoned adventurer and keen observer of the natural world. His own experiences as a prospector during the Klondike Gold Rush and as a sailor influenced the themes and settings in his writing. London's deep connection to nature and his passion for storytelling shine through in these three gripping tales. I highly recommend 'The Call of the Wild + White Fang + The Son of the Wolf' to readers who appreciate descriptive and atmospheric writing, as well as those interested in exploring the complexities of the human-animal relationship. This collection is a must-read for anyone looking to delve into the timeless works of one of America's literary giants.

The Call of the Wild + White Fang + The Son of the Wolf (3 Unabridged Classics)

The Call of the Wild + White Fang + The Son of the Wolf (3 Unabridged Classics)
Author: Jack London
Publisher: e-artnow
Total Pages: 1143
Release: 2013-07-10
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 8074846334

This carefully crafted ebook: "The Call of the Wild + White Fang + The Son of the Wolf (3 Unabridged Classics)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. First published in 1903, The Call of the Wild is regarded as Jack London's masterpiece. Based on London's experiences as a gold prospector in the Canadian wilderness and his ideas about nature and the struggle for existence, The Call of the Wild is a tale about unbreakable spirit and the fight for survival in the frozen Alaskan Klondike. The story takes place in the extreme conditions of the Yukon during the 19th-century Klondike Gold Rush where strong sled dogs were in high demand. After Buck, a domesticated dog, is snatched from a pastoral ranch in California, he is sold into a brutal life as a sled dog. The work details Buck's struggle to adjust and survive the cruel treatment he receives from humans, other dogs, and nature. He eventually sheds the veneer of civilization altogether and instead relies on primordial instincts and the lessons he has learned to become a respected and feared leader in the wild. White Fang is the story of a wild dog's journey toward becoming civilized in the Canadian territory of Yukon during the Klondike gold rush at the end of the nineteenth century. White Fang is a companion novel (and a thematic mirror) to Jack London's best-known work, The Call of the Wild, which concerns a kidnapped civilized dog turning into a wild wolf. The book is characteristic of London's precise prose style and his innovative use of voice and perspective. Much of the novel is written from the viewpoint of the animals, allowing London to explore how animals view their world and how they view humans.

The Call of the Wild & White Fang

The Call of the Wild & White Fang
Author: Jack London
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 327
Release: 2013-02-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1625582951

White Fang is a companion novel (and a thematic mirror) to London's best-known work, The Call of the Wild, which concerns a kidnapped, domesticated dog turning into a wild animal.

The Call of the Wild - White Fang (illustrated)

The Call of the Wild - White Fang (illustrated)
Author: Jack London
Publisher: Osmora Incorporated
Total Pages: 471
Release: 2014-09-29
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 2765904472

The Call of the Wild is a novel by Jack London published in 1903. The story is set in the Yukon during the 1890s Klondike Gold Rush—a period when strong sled dogs were in high demand. The novel's central character is a dog named Buck, a domesticated dog living at a ranch in California as the story opens. Stolen from his home and sold into the brutal existence of an Alaskan sled dog, he reverts to atavistic traits. Buck is forced to adjust to, and survive, cruel treatments and fight to dominate other dogs in a harsh climate. Eventually he sheds the veneer of civilization, relying on primordial instincts and lessons he learns, to emerge as a leader in the wild.

The Call of the Wild and White Fang

The Call of the Wild and White Fang
Author: Jack London
Publisher: Independently Published
Total Pages: 364
Release: 2019-01-12
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781793391896

The Call of the Wild by Jack London is the classic survival story of a dog named Buck, and his journeys as a sled dog in Alaska during the Klondike Gold Rush of the 1890's. White Fang is the story of a wolf-dog who endures challenges from man and beast alike. Both Call of the Wild and White Fang are Large Print Classics, printed in large 14-point text, for easy reading, especially for persons with close-up vision needs! Large print also increases readability and motivation to read! Both versions are complete and unabridged! The Call of the Wild Large Print by Jack London and White Fang are two of the greatest action-adventure novels of all time from an American author.