
A mysterious, other‑worldly tone erupts from a remote jungle gorge, striking Bassett like the trumpet of an archangel. The sound is so immense and haunting that it seems to vibrate the very earth, leaving him unable to name its quality or purpose. Obsessed, he watches the minutes slip by, each pulse of the resonance pulling him deeper into a reverie of wonder and dread.
Compelled to uncover its source, Bassett plunges into the dense forest with his faithful companion Sagawa, a nervous local guide clutching a butterfly net and shotgun. The jungle’s shadows conceal strange noises and unsettling signs, hinting that the alluring call may be far more dangerous than either of them imagined. As the expedition unfolds, the pair confronts an alien wilderness that tests their resolve, forcing Bassett to confront the thin line between curiosity and peril.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (208K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
1997-01-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1876–1916
Adventure, hardship, and restless curiosity run through these stories from one of America’s most widely read early twentieth-century writers. Best known for The Call of the Wild and White Fang, he turned a short, intense life into fiction that still feels vivid and direct.
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