
The Call of the Wild
Jack London(Author)
Simon & Schuster (Publisher)
Published on 1. April 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
192 pages
978-1-4165-0019-3 (ISBN)
Description
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The Call of the Wild tells the story of the magnificent dog, Buck, who’s loyalty is tested by cruel men in search of gold in the Klondike. Brutally treated, Buck finds the blood of his wolf ancestors rising within him and breaks free to roam the Alaskan wilderness as leader of a pack instead of as a pawn in his owner’s ruthless mission.
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The Call of the Wild tells the story of the magnificent dog, Buck, who’s loyalty is tested by cruel men in search of gold in the Klondike. Brutally treated, Buck finds the blood of his wolf ancestors rising within him and breaks free to roam the Alaskan wilderness as leader of a pack instead of as a pawn in his owner’s ruthless mission.
Enriched Classics enhance your engagement by introducing and explaining the historical and cultural significance of the work, the author’s personal history, and what impact this book had on subsequent scholarship. Each book includes discussion questions that help clarify and reinforce major themes and reading recommendations for further research.
Read with confidence.
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Series
Edition
Special edition
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Kindergarten, Reading Age: From 7 to 11 years, Interest Age: From 8 to 11 years
Edition type
Special edition
Product notice
Paperback (mass)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 173 mm
Width: 106 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
95 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4165-0019-3 (9781416500193)
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Person
Jack London
Content
Contents
INTRODUCTION
BÂTARD
THE CALL OF THE WILD1. Into the Primitive
2. The Law of Club and Fang
3. The Dominant Primordial Beast
4. Who Has Won to Mastership
5. The Toil of Trace and Trail
6. For the Love of a Man
7. The Sounding of the Call
BIOGRAPHICAL BACKGROUND
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
LITERARY ALLUSIONS AND NOTES
CRITICAL EXCERPTS
SUGGESTIONS FOR FURTHER READING
INTRODUCTION
BÂTARD
THE CALL OF THE WILD1. Into the Primitive
2. The Law of Club and Fang
3. The Dominant Primordial Beast
4. Who Has Won to Mastership
5. The Toil of Trace and Trail
6. For the Love of a Man
7. The Sounding of the Call
BIOGRAPHICAL BACKGROUND
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND
LITERARY ALLUSIONS AND NOTES
CRITICAL EXCERPTS
SUGGESTIONS FOR FURTHER READING