The Call of the Wild [Hardcover]

Jack London (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 10, 2007

"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 when he is stolen and sold off as a sled dog in the Yukon during the gold rush. A heartfelt story that appeals to both children and adults, "The Call of the Wild" is a timeless classic.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 116 pages
• Publisher: Wildside Press (February 10, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0809501090
• ISBN-13: 978-1741814811
• Product Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #795,792 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Buck realizes his potential, August 23, 2009

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bernie "webviator" (Arlington, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Call of the Wild (Hardcover)

Gold was found in Alaska, the rush to obtain it required a strong constitution and many dogs to do the work that horses usually did in the states. The environment bread harsh attitudes. Also in the testing of ones 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 not a wasted word or thought and the story while building on its self 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.

The Call of the Wild - Dog of the Yukon (1997)

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not what I thought I ordered, August 20, 2010

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This review is from: The Call of the Wild (Hardcover)

So I was really excited to order The Call of the Wild but the book I received is not what I thought I ordered. The cover of the book is different than the picture on Amazon.com and the book I recieved is an adapted, abridged children's version. I don't rememeber seeing anywhere that this was an abridged version of the book. I have no intention of reading the chidlren's version and now I will have to buy the unabridged version.