Chapter 1: Into the Primitive
* Buck, a beloved family dog, is stolen from his comfortable life in California and sold into dog sled service in the harsh Yukon.
* The sudden transition to a life of brutality and survival instinct awakens Buck's primal instincts.
Chapter 2: The Law of Club and Fang
* Buck endures harsh treatment from his new masters and fights to establish his dominance in the dog pack.
* He learns the brutal "law of club and fang" that governs the wilderness.
Chapter 3: The Dominant Primordial Beast
* Buck's primal instincts take over as he becomes fiercely protective of Francois and Perrault, the drivers of his dog sled.
* He fights off a wolf pack and proves his strength and loyalty.
Chapter 4: Who Has Won to Mastership
* Buck's bond with Francois and Perrault deepens as they share the hardships of the trail.
* He becomes a respected member of the pack and earns their unwavering loyalty.
Chapter 5: The Toil of Trace and Trail
* The journey continues through treacherous trails and freezing temperatures.
* Buck witnesses the harsh realities of survival in the wilderness, including starvation, disease, and death.
Chapter 6: For the Love of a Man
* John Thornton, a lone trapper, saves Buck from a near-death encounter with a moose.
* Buck's unwavering devotion to Thornton cements their unbreakable bond.
Chapter 7: The Sounding of the Call
* Buck hears the call of the wild and senses a deeper connection to his ancestral heritage.
* He begins to question his place in human society and feels a pull towards the untamed wilderness.
Chapter 8: The Wisdom of the Wild
* Buck embraces his wild instincts and becomes a formidable hunter and protector.
* He connects with the animals of the forest and learns the ways of survival from them.
Chapter 9: The White Silence
* Buck and Thornton face a deadly blizzard and are forced to rely on each other for survival.
* Buck's knowledge of the wilderness and instincts save their lives.
Chapter 10: The Gods of the Copybook Headings
* Buck and Thornton encounter a group of religious fanatics who attempt to convert him.
* Buck rejects their doctrines and continues to live by the laws of nature.
Chapter 11: The Love of Life
* Buck's journey ends as he returns to the wilderness and becomes a legendary figure among the wolves.
* He lives a life of freedom and purpose, embodying the indomitable spirit of the wild.