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The Call of the Wild


Synopsis


Of all Jack London's fictions none have been so popular as his dog stories. In addition to The Call of the Wild, the epic tale of a Californian dog's adventures during the Klondike gold rush, this edition includes White Fang, and five famous short stories - 'Bâtard', 'Moon-Face', 'Brown Wolf', 'That Spot', and 'To Build a Fire'. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

Jack London, Earle Labor, Robert C. Leitz

Summary

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.