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The Call of the Wild - (Dover Children's Evergreen Classics) by Jack London (Paperback)

The Call of the Wild - (Dover Children's Evergreen Classics) by  Jack London (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A sturdy crossbreed canine returns to his primitive nature after being forcibly taken from pampered family surroundings and shipped to the harsh Alaskan frontier to be a sled dog.<br><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>This triumphant tale of survival, the greatest of Jack London's works, relates the adventures of Buck, half-St. Bernard and half-Scottish sheepdog, who is forced into the brutal life of a sled-dog during the heady days of the Alaska gold rush.<br>Set in the harsh and unforgiving environment of the Far North, the story follows Buck as he grows daily in strength, savagery, and cunning, adapting to his hostile circumstances by responding to the stirring of his primitive ancestral traits. This unabridged edition offers young readers a fine introduction to the excitement of the classic adventure novel.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>An unusual dog, part St. Bernard, part Scotch shepherd, is forcibly taken to Alaska where he eventually becomes leader of a wolf pack.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p>Novelist, journalist, and social activist Jack London (1876-1916) rose from abject poverty to international fame. The bestselling, highest-paid, and most popular author of his era, London created a substantial body of work in his short life, drawing upon his experiences as a cannery worker, sailor, railroad hobo, and prospector.</p>

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