The Call of the Wild

Amerika zur Zeit des großen Goldrauchs: Der Mischlingsrüde Buck führt auf dem kalifornischen Anwesen des Richters Miller als Haus- und Hofhund ein ruhiges und beschauliches Leben. Doch als er von einem verzweifelten Angestellten seines Herrn entführt und nach Alaska verschleppt wird, beginnt für ihn eine grausame Leidenszeit. Unter harten Bedingungen wird er zum Schlittenhund abgerichtet und muss sich fortan gegen skurpellose Besitzer und andere Hunde behaupten. Jack Londons mitreißend erzählter Roman "Ruf der Wildnis" (1903) ist mehr als nur eine Tiergeschichte - mit seinen eindrucksvollen Naturschilderungen ist er zum Klassiker der amerikanischen Literatur avanciert.

Informationen zum Autor Jack London was born in San Francisco in 1876, and was a prolific and successful writer until his death in 1916. During his lifetime he wrote novels, short stories and essays, and is best known for 'The Call of the Wild' and 'White Fang'. Klappentext HarperCollins is proud to present our range of timeless literary classics. '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. Zusammenfassung HarperCollins is proud to present our range of timeless literary classics.

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Jack London was born in San Francisco in 1876, and was a prolific and successful writer until his death in 1916. During his lifetime he wrote novels, short stories and essays, and is best known for 'The Call of the Wild' and 'White Fang'.

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HarperCollins is proud to present our range of timeless literary classics.

'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.

Zusammenfassung
HarperCollins is proud to present our range of timeless literary classics.