The Call of the Wild

Torn from the affection of his Californian home, the dog Buck finds himself enslaved by the rough and savage men of the Canadian Far North, in the Klondike that gave its name to a gold rush.

There, his domesticated ways quickly disappear, and he learns to survive the cold, hunger, fatigue, and the constant toil of a sled dog. Mistreated by men, mistreated by his own kind, he must, in turn, demonstrate cunning and savagery to survive.

When he finds a master who matches his bravery and character, everything finally seems to be going well. But will the docile, domesticated dog he once was be able to resist his primal instincts?

A short but major work by Jack London, this novel depicts both the wild and dangerous life of the Far North, its icy and inhospitable landscapes, and the friendship and respect a dog can have for its master. A novel for young and old alike, brilliantly served by Jack London's pen and Florian Dennisson's impeccable narration.