
Buck lives a life of easy luxury on a sprawling California ranch, where he reigns as the undisputed king of the estate. He spends his days hunting with the judge’s sons, escorting the children on twilight walks, and lounging by the fire, his strong muscles honed by outdoor sport rather than pampering. Though surrounded by a menagerie of smaller pets, Buck’s size and confidence set him apart as a natural ruler of the household.
When a desperate gardener’s helper betrays his trust, Buck is ripped from his comfortable world and thrust onto a grimy sled team bound for the frozen north. The brutal journey across snow‑covered landscapes forces the once‑pampered dog to confront a harsher reality, where survival depends on instinct, strength, and a fierce new awareness of his own power. As the icy wilderness awakens something primal within him, Buck begins to hear a call that will reshape his very nature.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (175K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Ryan, Kirstin, Linda and Rick Trapp and David Widger
Release date
2008-07-02
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1876–1916
Adventure, hardship, politics, and restless curiosity all fed the stories that made him one of America’s most widely read early modern authors. Best known for tales such as The Call of the Wild and White Fang, he brought unusual energy and lived experience to everything he wrote.
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