The Call of the Wild - (Dover Children's Thrift Classics) Abridged by Jack London (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Exciting tale recounts the adventures of Buck, a spirited pet forced into the harsh life of a sled-dog during the Alaska gold rush. Jack London's greatest work. Abridged edition. Six black-and-white illustrations.<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.<br>This specially abridged edition for young readers, including six original illustrations, retains all the excitement of the original, and represents a fine introduction to the classic adventure novel.<br></p><p></p><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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