
In the unforgiving wilderness of the Yukon, a fierce yet vulnerable creature is born—half wolf, half dog—caught between the raw law of the wild and the encroaching world of men. From his earliest days, he learns that survival depends on instinct, strength, and the ever‑shifting balance of power among predators, rivals, and the indifferent elements. As the harsh climate and relentless hunger shape him, the animal’s journey becomes a study of primal courage and the fierce desire to break free from the invisible walls that surround his world.
When prospectors and settlers arrive, the creature’s destiny is thrust into a new arena where human cruelty and kindness coexist in uneasy tension. He is forced to navigate a landscape where loyalty, trust, and betrayal are measured not by language but by deeds. The early chapters set the stage for a compelling exploration of nature’s raw beauty and the fragile thread that ties the wild to civilization.
Language
fr
Duration
~6 hours (382K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Laura Natal Rodrigues at Free Literature (Images generously made available by Gallica, Bibliothèque nationale de France.)
Release date
2021-05-21
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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