The Call of the Wild

"There was imperative need to be constantly alert, for these dogs and men were not town dogs and men. They were savages, all of them, who knew no law but the law of club and fang."b>. The Call of the Wild has endured over one hundred years as an unforgettable adventure story about a dog and his humans as they test the thin line between civilization and the wild. Immerse yourself in the sometimes heartfelt and sometimes brutal story of Buck as he goes from the life of a pampered pet to a new existence ruled by primal instinct. The action swiftly moves along from one exciting chapter to the next, keeping the pages turning to the end. Unabridged 1903 edition. Keynote Classics Featuring Introductory Key and wide margins for notations and comments. Get more from your reading experience, and remember, discuss, or write more confidently about classic literature. Keynote Classics™ begin with an Introductory Key to the work with hints about what to look for to get a deeper understanding. Unlike other literature study guides, they contain no spoilers and don't give away themes, motifs, and symbols found in the novel. Instead, they point out general ideas and things to pay attention to that help you find your own interpretations. Brief historical context is also provided about the author and the time and place the novel was written to help gain important perspective. Teachers recommend that you read actively and engage with the text to help you draw on your own knowledge and experience to get more out of a novel. Keynote Classics™ paperbacks provide more space in the margins for writing down thoughts, connections, and interpretations as you read.