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Call of the Wild by Jack London

December 4, 2014
By Lopez1 BRONZE, Phoenix, Arizona
Lopez1 BRONZE, Phoenix, Arizona
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Jack London’s novel; Call of the Wild was first published in the year of 1903. The story is set mainly in the 1890s Klondike Gold Rush in Yukon, a Canadian territory,  where vigorous and muscular sled dogs were a crucial urgency in order for the investors to accumulate profit. The book’s main character is a dog named Buck. As a St. Bernard-Scotch Collie, Buck is a domesticated dog whose life is surrounded by a prestigious and glamorous environment. Soon after, his life is transformed drastically. The gardener’s assistant which is in charge of the maintenance of the residence “dog”napps
Buck in search of a quick buck. The domesticated Buck is now forced to adapt in the vast and merciless wilderness.
In summary, the is novel an unforgettable piece of art. Additionally, the ruthless circumstances that Buck is placed in will allow the reader to connect and understand the ways of nature and reveal a different perspective of the domesticated St. Bernard-Scotch Collie known as Buck.
 


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