The Call of the Wild

By Jack London

Book Overview

"The Call of the Wild," written in 1903, brought Jack London to the world’s attention. It is the story of Buck, part St. Bernard and part Scotch shepherd dog, who shows the strengths of both breeds... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• ISBN: 1741814812
• ISBN13: 9781741814811
• Release Date: January 1
• Weight: 0.57 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Buck realizes his potential.

Gold was found in Alaska, and the rush to obtain it required a strong constitution and many dogs to do the work that horses usually did in the United States. The environment breeds harsh attitudes. Also, in the testing of one's mettle, one finds their true potential. Buck (a dog that is half St Bernard and half Shepherd) goes through many lives, trials, and tribulations, finally realizing his potential. On the way, he learns many concepts from surprise to deceit and cunning; he also learns loyalty, devotion, and love. As he is growing, he feels the call of the wild. This book is well written. There is no wasted word or thought, and the story, while building on itself, has purpose and direction. The descriptions may be a tad graphic for the squeamish and a tad sentimental for the romantic. You see the world through Buck's eyes and understand it through his perspective until you, also feel, the call of the wild. There are many good movies made based on the book. One such is Jack London's The Call of The Wild: Dog of the Yukon [1997] with Rutger Hauer.