The call of the wild by Jack London

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Author London, Jack, 1876-1916
Title The call of the wild
Credits Ryan, Kirstin, Linda and Rick Trapp and David Widger
Summary "The Call of the Wild" by Jack London is a novel written in the late 19th century, during the time of the Klondike Gold Rush. The story revolves around Buck, a domesticated St. Bernard-Scotch Shepherd mix, who is thrust into the brutal and primal world of the Yukon wilderness, forced to shed his civilized upbringing and adapt to a harsh life of survival. The opening of the book introduces Buck, who lives a comfortable life as a pet in Judge Miller's home in the Santa Clara Valley. However, his idyllic existence comes to an end when he is kidnapped by Manuel, a gardener's helper with gambling debts. Buck is soon transported to the north, where he faces mistreatment and a stark new reality. The narrative sets the stage for Buck's transformation from a pampered pet to a fierce survivor, illustrating the conflict between civilization and the primal instincts that begin to awaken within him as he navigates life in a wild, unforgiving landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Dogs -- Fiction
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Nature stories
Subject Klondike River Valley (Yukon) -- Fiction
Subject Sled dogs -- Fiction
Subject Pet theft -- Fiction
Subject Feral dogs -- Fiction
Subject Animal welfare -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 215
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Most Recently Updated Aug 4, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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