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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 in which 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 the Santa Clara Valley of California as the story opens. 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. Eventually he sheds the veneer of civilization, relying on primordial instincts and learned experience to emerge as a leader in the wild.London lived for most of a year in the Yukon collecting material for the book. The story was serialized in the Saturday Evening Post in the summer of 1903; a month later it was released in book form. The novel’s great popularity and success made a reputation for London. Much of its appeal derives from the simplicity of this tale of survival. As early as 1908 the story was adapted to film and it has since seen several more cinematic adaptations.

"No other popular writer of his time did any better writing than you will find in Call of the Wild." -- H.L. MenkenThe most popular and most successful writer of his day, Jack London was a pioneer of both life and literature. His stories of survival, harsh climates, and visceral details make for addictive reading experiences, and appeal to both those looking for "real literature" and pure entertainment. In this collection, you will such classics as The Call of the Wild, White Fang, "To Build a Fire", and over 100 other works by Jack London, each elegantly formatted for ease of use and enjoyment on your e-reader device.Highlights of this collection:• The complete, unabridged text of twelve novels and short story collections by Jack London• Links to free, full-length audio recordings of all of London's major works.• An individual, active Table of Contents for each book accessible from the Kindle "go to" feature.• Perfect formatting in rich text compatible with Kindle's Text-to-Speech features.• A low, can't-say-no price!Twelve Complete WorksTwelve complete works by Jack London, including novels, short stories, and memoirs. Books included:Novels:• The Call of the Wild• White Fang• The Sea-Wolf• Martin Eden• The Iron Heel• The People of the Abyss• The Secret Plague• John Barleycorn• The Jacket (The Star-Rover)• The Cruise of the Snark• Burning DaylightShort Stories:• Lost Face• Trust• To Build a Fire• That Spot• Flush of Gold• The Passing of Marcus O’Brien• The Wit of PorportukAdditional Fan ResourcesAlso included are special features for any Jack London enthusiast, including:• A comprehensive list of the many film and television adaptations of the works of Jack London.• Links to free, full-length audio recordings of the books and stories in this collection.

The Call of the Wild is regarded as Jack London's masterpiece. Buck, who is shipped to the Klondike to be trained as a sled dog, eventually reverts to his primitive wolflike ancestry. He then undertakes an almost mythical journey, abandoning the safety of his familiar world to encounter danger, adventure, and fantasy.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.