The Call of the Wild

Interesting Facts

• The main character of the book is a dog named Buck, who journeys from being a pet to becoming the leader of a wolf pack.
• The events of the book unfold against the backdrop of the Klondike Gold Rush, adding historical context to the narrative.
• Buck is a mix of St. Bernard and Scotch Collie, making him strong and resilient.
• The book explores themes of survival, primal instincts, and a return to nature.
• One of the key moments in the book is Buck's struggle for leadership in the sled team, symbolizing his inner transformation.
• Jack London drew on his own experiences traveling to Alaska to create realistic descriptions of nature and living conditions.
• The book was first published as a serial in The Saturday Evening Post in 1903, and later released as a standalone edition.
• The Call of the Wild is considered one of Jack London's finest works and a classic of American literature.