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'Deep in the forest a call was sounding, and . . . he felt compelled to
turn his back upon the fire, and to plunge into the forest.'
Half St. Bernard, half sheepdog, Buck is stolen away from his
comfortable life as a pet in California and sold to dog traders. He soon
finds himself aboard a ship, on its way to Northern Canada. Surrounded
by cruelty, Buck's natural instincts and behaviour begin to emerge as he
works as a mail carrying sled dog, scavenging for food, protecting
himself against other dogs and sleeping out in the cold snow.
Sold to a group of American gold hunters who are inexperienced living in
the wilderness, the dogs are treated badly and as misfortune besets
them, Buck is saved by John Thornton. Indebted to his new master, Buck
remains by Thornton's side, saving him from drowning and protecting him
with fierce loyalty throughout their time together. However, Buck can
not deny the strong lure of the wilderness around him.
Exciting and action-packed, Call of the Wild explores the timeless
relationship between man and dog, and the inevitable draw of primitive
instincts that pull Buck away from civilization and humanity towards the
lawless and harsh wilderness.
