The Call of the Wild

This elegant pocket edition presents Jack London's classic animal story, The Call of the Wild, featuring silver cover embossing and gilded page-edges.

Jack London's most famous novel, The Call of the Wild, is an atmospheric tale of dog, Buck, as he is kidnapped from his pampered life as a pet and forced to work as a sled dog in Alaska. Passed from owner to owner, Buck goes through the mill at the hands of human beings: he is mistreated before eventually being nursed back to health. This tale of a lonely dog forced to adapt in order to survive is an insightful study of pain, endurance and companionship.

This beautiful pocket-sized gift edition contains the classic and unabridged text, presented with a silver embossed cover design, ivory pages, beautifully designed endpapers and gilded page edges. Packed with tension and excitement, Jack London's atmospheric story of adventure and endurance is sure to grip readers of all ages.

ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautiful pocket editions of iconic literary works from across history. Presented with striking foil cover embossing, gilded page edges, and deluxe ivory paper, these editions make the perfect gift for lovers of classic literature.

About the Author

Jack London, born in 1876 in San Francisco, California, was a novelist, journalist and social activist. He is most well-known for his bestselling novels The Call of the Wild and White Fang, depicting elemental struggles for survival. During the 20th century, he was one of the most extensively translated of American authors.