"The Call of the Wild" is a compelling novel about a dog's journey,
from domestication to the wild, written by Jack London. Buck,
the central character, adapts to the harsh environment of the Yukon and
learns to follow his instincts to survive. As Buck becomes more in touch
with his wild side, he must choose between loyalty to his master and his desire
for freedom.The novel is a classic exploration of the primal nature of animal
and humans' relationship with them.
angry. But his strength ebbed, his eyes glazed, and he knew nothing when,
the train was flagged and the two men threw him into the baggage car.
The next he knew, he was dimly aware that his tongue was hurting and that
he was being jolted along in some kind of a conveyance. The hoarse shriek
of a locomotive whistling a crossing told him where he was. He had travelled
too often with the Judge not to know the sensation of riding in a baggage
car.
He opened his eyes, and into them came the unbridled anger of a kidnapped
king.
The man sprang for his throat, but Buck was too quick for him. His jaws
closed
on the hand, nor did they relax till his senses were choked out of him once
more.
"Yep, has fits," the man said, hiding his mangled hand from the baggageman,
who had been attracted by the sounds of struggle. "I'm takin' 'm up for the boss
to
'Frisco. A crack dog-doctor there thinks that he can cure 'm."
Concerning that night's ride, the man spoke most eloquently for himself, in a
long race.