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by Jack London (Author) "Buck did not read the newspapers, or he would have known that trouble was brewing not alone for himself, but for every tide-water dog, strong..." (more)
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London's 1903 classic of a kidnapped dog and Yukon gold is revisited here by editor Dyer, who restored the text to its original form sans the editorial alterations that corrupt most of today's available editions. He also includes numerous photographs and maps as well as notes on the text.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.


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Grade 5 Up?These two classics receive fresh and worthy treatment in this new series. Children raised on computer games and frenetic television images may find the writings of Kipling and London to be old-fashioned and unrelated to the worlds they know best. That's why these books are a welcome addition to most collections. Kipling's stories of Mowgli, Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, and Toomai of the elephants and London's story of the heroic dog Buck are superbly packaged. The original, unabridged texts are presented along with period maps and photographs, historical etchings and engravings, and newly created full-color illustrations that supply invaluable detail and background. Generous and colorfully presented details about the places, times, people, events, and natural life provide vital context. In The Jungle Book, readers learn about the English colonization of India, the domestication of elephants, purported cases of "wild children" raised by wolves, India's thick-lipped bears, panthers, wolves, mongooses, Bengal tigers, and myriad other details that contribute to fuller and more enjoyable appreciation of Mowgli's adventures in the lush jungle landscape of 19th-century India. Similarly, visual and print information about the Klondike, the Alaskan Gold Rush of 1896, sled dogs, wolves, and Jack London enrich the reading experience of young people first encountering The Call of the Wild. Both books are handsome to look at, inviting to read, and a boon to anyone charged with introducing today's youth to classic works.?Jerry D. Flack, University of Colorado
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Call of the Wild, May 8 2004
By max (Newport, RI USA) - See all my reviews
The title of this book, "Call of the Wild," by Jack London, shows how Buck straddles between two worlds, one as a domestic dog with the ability to be loved and trained, and the other as a primordial beast constantly having the instinct to return to his primitive ways. His journey takes him from being a pampered household pet to running with the wolf pack and surviving in a savage environment. Along the way he learns to fear some humans, to survive among savage dogs, and to love a master.
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5.0 out of 5 stars No words to describe, April 23 2004
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In this spell binding, compelling, truly amazing book, London grabs you and never lets you go. It follows the story of Buck, and dog who is yanked out of his lazy life by a cruel gardener and forced to travel to the Yukon to aid men (and women) in search of gold. He experiences intolerable cruelty; he gets beaten and whipped almost to death, he is almost starved by a set of owners, and he learns the basic rule of thumb; kill or be killed. He often fights with the other lead dog until he finally knocks him off. It isn't until he is taken care of and showed what real love means by John Thornton that he finally warms up to humans again. But his love is cut short when a group of Yee-hats kill his entire team; Thornton, the other dogs of the team, and Thornton's friends. He then becomes full of rage; he spies the Yee-hats some distance away and knocks off almost the entire pack. He wanders around, not quite conscious of what has happened until a wolf pack come along...then he finally recieves "the call"; hence "The Call of the Wild"
This is one of the best books I have ever read, but also the saddest I've ever read. It had a huge impact on me; I wasn't quite sure of it until I almost burst into tears when talking about it. It hits you on a highly personal level...so if you are the type of person who gets affected by things easily, I would make sure you can handle it before you read it. But I guess that's what makes a great author; one that can touch you so deeply that you remember it for the rest of your life.
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4.0 out of 5 stars a book that is full of lessons, Mar 27 2004
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Jack London is a good writer, he puts his readers in the story and teaches you the same lessons as the characters in the book. In the book there is good detail with the things that happen to show what really goes on. If you are a animail person this is a good book for you!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Call of wild
This is really one of the finest books on the market. The Call of the Wild is about Buck, a German Sheperd, who is dagnapped from his home when word comes of a Goldrush up in the... Read more
Published on Jun 21 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars Answer The Call
Running, fighting, and surviving that is what Buck has to do. This is an amazing story about the life of a dog. Read more
Published on Mar 25 2004 by Joe Showerman

5.0 out of 5 stars What great book!
Jack *had* the best hobbies I like the swimming, horseback riding, but I donï¿t like the sailing...Never did never will. Read more
Published on Mar 11 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Long...But Good...
All dog lovers should like this but it is also sad...Poor Jake London he wrote this book for free...Also poopr Buck that gog went through so much. Read more
Published on Mar 3 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars call wild
Jack London's book "The Call of the Wild," is a story of a dog named Buck, who was a successful sled dog. Read more
Published on Feb 26 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars Principles of Leadership
Buck, a dog, lived in California in the Santa Clara Valley. He was top dog at Judge Miller's place. He weighed one hundred forty pounds. Read more
Published on Feb 11 2004 by Mary E. Sibley

5.0 out of 5 stars THE CALL OF THE WILD
The Call of the Wild is a wonderful book. The setting is in the far North. This book is realistic fiction. The three main characters are Buck, Francois, and Perrault. Read more
Published on Jan 30 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars Made my heart feel light and happy
Imagine a well loved & loving dog taken away from its owner. Then after that, this wonderful animal is beaten by a man with a club and from a house dog he turns to a mean,... Read more
Published on Jan 28 2004 by Rebecca

3.0 out of 5 stars It was an ok book
I just resently finished the book the call of the wild. It is an ok book. I liked how they had it in the dogs point of view. I would probably recomend this book to other people. Read more
Published on Jan 14 2004 by Tyler Baum

4.0 out of 5 stars A great book about the Alaskan life
I really enjoyed the Call of the Wild. It goes by very fast with its many adventures. It is a great novel about courage and strength of a sled dog trying to fit in in the... Read more
Published on Jan 1 2004 by Pierce Morton

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