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In Call of the Wild, Buck lives as a pampered house dog in
California. He eats well, sleeps when he wants, and is treated with
affection by his owners—that is, until he is abducted by thieves
and pressed into service as a sled dog for the Klondike Gold Rush.
Mistreated by a succession of abusive owners, Buck comes to realize
that the key to survival is channeling the instinctive wildness of
his heritage, hitherto buried deep beneath the veneer of civilized
life. White Fang tells the story of prospector Weedon Scott and
White Fang, the dog he rescues from a cruel dog-fighter. Though the
wolf-dog pup at first seems savage beyond rehabilitation, Scott's
kind ministrations and earnest friendship eventually open the
dog’s heart to an acceptance of domestication. Written in the
first decade of the twentieth century, Call of the Wild and White
Fang are landmark tales of adventure that put Jack London’s
writing career on the map. They are also the work of a writer with
an exquisite understanding of the dynamic between civilization and
savagery. Â
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White Fang (Paperback)
Jack London
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Two timeless tales of adventure and survival are now available in
an unabridged paperback edition for today’s young readers. In
Call of the Wild, a kidnapped dog named Buck tries to survive the
Yukon Gold Rush. In White Fang, the titular character attempts to
overcome the harshness of humans and the harsh Alaskan environment.
Two of Jack London’s best-loved masterpieces are available in
their entirety in this paperback edition, perfect for young
readers’ libraries.
With an Introduction and Notes by Lionel Kelly, University of
Reading. The Call of the Wild (1903) and White Fang (1906) are
world famous animal stories. Set in Alaska during the Klondike Gold
Rush of the late 1890s, The Call of the Wild is about Buck, the
magnificent cross-bred offspring of a St Bernard and a Scottish
Collie. Stolen from his pampered life on a Californian estate and
shipped to the Klondike to work as a sledge dog, he triumphs over
his circumstances and becomes the leader of a wolf pack. The story
records the 'decivilisation' of Buck as he answers 'the call of the
wild', an inherent memory of primeval origins to which he
instinctively responds. In contrast, White Fang relates the tale of
a wolf born and bred in the wild which is civilised by the master
he comes to trust and love. The brutal world of the Klondike miners
and their dogs is brilliantly evoked and Jack London's rendering of
the sentient life of Buck and White Fang as they confront their
destiny is enthralling and convincing. The deeper resonance of
these stories derives from the author's use of the myth of the hero
who survives by strength and courage, a powerful myth that still
appeals to our collective unconscious.
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In Hawaii (Paperback)
Jack London
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Seven Jack London stories from Hawaii at the turn of the century
from one of America's greatest writers and adventurers. Always good
to read and a must for all Jack London and Pacific enthusiasts.
Little treasures, the FLAME TREE COLLECTABLE CLASSICS are chosen to
create a delightful and timeless home library. Each stunning, gift
edition features deluxe cover treatments, ribbon markers, luxury
endpapers and gilded edges. The unabridged text is accompanied by a
Glossary of Victorian and Literary terms produced for the modern
reader. The tale of Buck, abducted and mistreated and his gradual
adaptation to the wild is a much heralded celebration of the power
of instinct and the natural world. This edition includes four short
stories: 'The Son of the Wolf', 'To the Man on the Trail', 'The
Wisdom of the Trail' and 'An Odyssey of the North'.
A beautiful leather-bound collectible volume of Jack London's
stories. From hard-edged adventures in the Klondike territory to
harrowing experiences on the South Seas, Jack London's three most
popular novels form the basis of this collection. Popular short
stories round out this beautiful leather-bound volume that will be
a treasured addition to any home library. You'll enjoy hours of
reading infused with the romance, hopes, and frustrations of one of
the world's most widely read authors.
HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved,
essential classics. 'Fear urged him to go back, but growth drove
him on...' Set in the frozen forests of the Yukon Territory,
Canada, during the Klondike Gold Rush of the 1890s, 'White Fang'
tells the story of a young wolf-dog's journey from the wild into
human territory. As White Fang learns that civilisation is every
bit as vicious and violent as nature - and that survival is only
awarded to the fittest - we too see how instinct, sensation and
emotion drive every one of us. Published in 1906 to wide and
instant acclaim, this is a remarkable and moving look at the
timeless relationship between man and dog.
During the gold rush, Buck is snatched away from his peaceful home
and brought to the harsh and bitter Yukon to become a sled dog.
Will he adapt to life as a member of a sled pack? Or will his newly
awakened instincts lead him to search for the freedom he has never
known?
A story of strength and survival Buck is a dog born to luxury, but
when he is sold to be a sledge dog in the harsh and frozen north he
must quickly learn how to survive. He soon earns a reputation for
his strength and courage and endures physical exhaustion, fierce
battles with other dogs, and cruel treatment from a series of
masters before he is saved by John Thornton and learns to love. But
the call of the wild is strong, awakening primitive feelings of
life in a wolf pack. When his beloved master is killed, Buck is
finally free to follow that call. The Call of the Wild was first
published in 1903 and quickly became a huge bestseller. A
masterpiece of adventure and survival, it continues to enthrall
readers almost a century on.
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Call of the Wild
Jack London
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R603
R485
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The thrilling adventure story set in the Yukon frontier, where a
dog experiences both the cruelty of man and the freedom of the
wild.
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information
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'The facts of life took on a fiercer aspect and, while he faced
that aspect uncowed, he faced it with all the latent cunning of his
nature aroused.' The biting cold and the aching silence of the far
North become an unforgettable backdrop for Jack London's vivid,
rousing, superbly realistic wilderness adventure stories featuring
the author's unique knowledge of the Yukon and the behavior of
humans and animals facing nature at its cruelest. The Penguin
English Library - collectable general readers' editions of the best
fiction in English, from the eighteenth century to the end of the
Second World War.
In Jack London's lifetime, Burning Daylight was one of his
best-selling books, yet it has been largely out of print for
decades. Now the novel is being brought back for a new generation
of readers to discover. The story features one of London's most
engaging larger-than-life protagonists, Elam Harnish, a prospector
with John Henry-like strength and a thirst for gold-plated wealth.
Harnish, the "Burning Daylight" of the title, eventually strikes it
rich through his talent in the mines--and at the poker table. But
he ultimately makes the biggest gamble of his life when he decides
to trade it all for the golden-haired love of his life. While the
novel moves from Alaska to the Sonoma Valley and later into the
wilds of Wall Street, it's the vivid descriptions of the Gold
Rush-era Klondike that shine. London takes readers on journeys deep
into mines and across the frozen North via sled dog. He captures
the competitive spirit of the time and the endless hope that the
big score is just one dig away. London weaves in progressive views
on sustainability and land use, and also timeless lessons about the
real riches in life. This new edition presents London's text in
full and features a new afterword from University of Alaska
Fairbanks professor Eric Heyne. Heyne situates the novel within
London's life and writings and looks at some of the sources that
may have inspired him. The re-emergence of Burning Daylight will
allow London's fans to fill in an important spot on their bookshelf
and rediscover a long-lost work.
Powerful stories about the will to survive. In Call of the Wild,
Buck, a domesticated dog, is stolen from his home in California and
sold into sled dog slavery during the 1890s Klondike gold rush in
Alaska. Forced to shed the comforts of civilization, he reverts to
more primitive instincts and emerges as the leader of the pack.
White Fang, published before Call of the Wild, is the companion
novel about a wild wolf dog who is adopted by a human and
eventually domesticated. Also included are The Sea-Wolf and many
short stories centered on Alaska and the Far North. Jack London's
classic tales-often told from the animal's viewpoint-have been
popular for decades and will add a bit of gold to your Word Cloud
collection.
HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved,
essential classics. ‘Deep in the forest a call was sounding, and
. . . he felt compelled to turn his back upon the fire, and to
plunge into the forest.’ Half St. Bernard, half sheepdog, Buck is
stolen away from his comfortable life as a pet in California and
sold to dog traders. He soon finds himself aboard a ship, on its
way to Northern Canada. Surrounded by cruelty, Buck’s natural
instincts and behaviour begin to emerge as he works as a mail
carrying sled dog, scavenging for food, protecting himself against
other dogs and sleeping out in the cold snow. Sold to a group of
American gold hunters who are inexperienced living in the
wilderness, the dogs are treated badly and as misfortune besets
them, Buck is saved by John Thornton. Indebted to his new master,
Buck remains by Thornton’s side, saving him from drowning and
protecting him with fierce loyalty throughout their time together.
However, Buck can not deny the strong lure of the wilderness around
him. Exciting and action-packed, Call of the Wild explores the
timeless relationship between man and dog, and the inevitable draw
of primitive instincts that pull Buck away from civilization and
humanity towards the lawless and harsh wilderness.
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Call of the Wild (Paperback)
Jack London; Illustrated by Melanie Reim; Retold by Hagit Borer
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R188
R162
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Buck, a big, powerful dog, is kidnapped from his California home
and sold as a sled dog in the Arctic. In his new environment, he
must learn quickly how to deal with man's club and dog's fang, or
he will not be able to survive. How will Buck not only survives,
but becomes a leader of dogs, and eventually a a leader of wolves.
He is transformed by two almost opposite forces. His love for John
Thornton who saved his life, and the memories that awaken within
him of the ways of his ancestors, both dogs and wolves.
Tor Classics are affordably-priced editions designed to attract the young reader. Original dynamic cover art enthusiastically represents the excitement of each story. Appropriate "reader friendly" type sizes have been chosen for each title—offering clear, accurate, and readable text. All editions are complete and unabridged, and feature Introductions and Afterwords.
This edition of The Call of the Wild includes a Foreword, Biographical Note, and Afterword by Dwight Swain.
Kidnapped form his safe California home. Thrown into a life-and-death struggle on the frozen Artic wilderness. Half St. Bernard, half shepard, Buck learns many hard lessons as a sled dog: the lesson of the leash, of the cold, of near-starvation and cruelty. And the greatest lesson he learns from his last owner, John Thornton: the power of love and loyalty.
Yet always, even at the side of the human he loves, Buck feels the pull in his bones, an urge to answer his wolf ancestors as they howl to him.
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