The Call of the Wild
This edition includes full glossary, orientation, character and location guides.
More specifically, this brilliantly compiled edition includes:
The Call of the Wild is a novel by Jack London, first published in 1903. This thrilling adventure story is set in the Klondike Gold Rush of Alaska and the Yukon Territory, in the late 1890s. Dog sledding was the mode of transportation and strong sled dogs were in high demand. The novel's main character, Buck, is half St. Bernard and half Scotch Shepherd dog. Raised as a domesticated dog on a ranch in Southern California, Buck is stolen from his home and sold into the brutal existence of an Alaskan sled dog. Forced to survive in a foreign and uncaring environment, with tooth and claw being the only law. He must adjust and master his new life in the wild, by reverting to ancestral instincts.
Jack London's classic book has been a historical fiction best seller year after year. As early as 1908, it was adapted to film and now again in 2020 hit the big screen in movie theatres, starring Harrison Ford. This book has stood the test of time for over 100 years.
This edition gives you the whole story and everything you need to love it, as millions have over the ages.
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More specifically, this brilliantly compiled edition includes:
- GLOSSARY: A full glossary of over 150 words, including specialized dog sledding terms, slang and phrases from the time period which have all but been forgotten, and other hard-to-find or uncommon words.
- LOCATION GUIDE: An appendix alphabetically listing all locations mentioned in the story, giving information on each so you can follow what the author is referring to.
- CHARACTER GUIDE: An appendix alphabetically listing every character in the story and where they first appeared, in case you need to refer back to this while reading.
- HISTORIC CONTEXT: An orientation to the story, giving you the historical background and key concepts you need to understand the context in which this was written.
- UNABRIDGED TEXT: The full and unabridged text of Jack London's timeless classic, The Call of the Wild, typeset for easy reading.
- HOME SCHOOL: The Call of the Wild is on many required reading lists, and this edition is a perfect fit as part of your homeschooling materials.
- BONUS: A biographical article on Jack London.
The Call of the Wild is a novel by Jack London, first published in 1903. This thrilling adventure story is set in the Klondike Gold Rush of Alaska and the Yukon Territory, in the late 1890s. Dog sledding was the mode of transportation and strong sled dogs were in high demand. The novel's main character, Buck, is half St. Bernard and half Scotch Shepherd dog. Raised as a domesticated dog on a ranch in Southern California, Buck is stolen from his home and sold into the brutal existence of an Alaskan sled dog. Forced to survive in a foreign and uncaring environment, with tooth and claw being the only law. He must adjust and master his new life in the wild, by reverting to ancestral instincts.
Jack London's classic book has been a historical fiction best seller year after year. As early as 1908, it was adapted to film and now again in 2020 hit the big screen in movie theatres, starring Harrison Ford. This book has stood the test of time for over 100 years.
This edition gives you the whole story and everything you need to love it, as millions have over the ages.
The Call of the Wild
This edition includes full glossary, orientation, character and location guides.
More specifically, this brilliantly compiled edition includes:
The Call of the Wild is a novel by Jack London, first published in 1903. This thrilling adventure story is set in the Klondike Gold Rush of Alaska and the Yukon Territory, in the late 1890s. Dog sledding was the mode of transportation and strong sled dogs were in high demand. The novel's main character, Buck, is half St. Bernard and half Scotch Shepherd dog. Raised as a domesticated dog on a ranch in Southern California, Buck is stolen from his home and sold into the brutal existence of an Alaskan sled dog. Forced to survive in a foreign and uncaring environment, with tooth and claw being the only law. He must adjust and master his new life in the wild, by reverting to ancestral instincts.
Jack London's classic book has been a historical fiction best seller year after year. As early as 1908, it was adapted to film and now again in 2020 hit the big screen in movie theatres, starring Harrison Ford. This book has stood the test of time for over 100 years.
This edition gives you the whole story and everything you need to love it, as millions have over the ages.
More specifically, this brilliantly compiled edition includes:
- GLOSSARY: A full glossary of over 150 words, including specialized dog sledding terms, slang and phrases from the time period which have all but been forgotten, and other hard-to-find or uncommon words.
- LOCATION GUIDE: An appendix alphabetically listing all locations mentioned in the story, giving information on each so you can follow what the author is referring to.
- CHARACTER GUIDE: An appendix alphabetically listing every character in the story and where they first appeared, in case you need to refer back to this while reading.
- HISTORIC CONTEXT: An orientation to the story, giving you the historical background and key concepts you need to understand the context in which this was written.
- UNABRIDGED TEXT: The full and unabridged text of Jack London's timeless classic, The Call of the Wild, typeset for easy reading.
- HOME SCHOOL: The Call of the Wild is on many required reading lists, and this edition is a perfect fit as part of your homeschooling materials.
- BONUS: A biographical article on Jack London.
The Call of the Wild is a novel by Jack London, first published in 1903. This thrilling adventure story is set in the Klondike Gold Rush of Alaska and the Yukon Territory, in the late 1890s. Dog sledding was the mode of transportation and strong sled dogs were in high demand. The novel's main character, Buck, is half St. Bernard and half Scotch Shepherd dog. Raised as a domesticated dog on a ranch in Southern California, Buck is stolen from his home and sold into the brutal existence of an Alaskan sled dog. Forced to survive in a foreign and uncaring environment, with tooth and claw being the only law. He must adjust and master his new life in the wild, by reverting to ancestral instincts.
Jack London's classic book has been a historical fiction best seller year after year. As early as 1908, it was adapted to film and now again in 2020 hit the big screen in movie theatres, starring Harrison Ford. This book has stood the test of time for over 100 years.
This edition gives you the whole story and everything you need to love it, as millions have over the ages.
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| BN ID: | 2940186030409 |
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| Publisher: | Classics Made Easy |
| Publication date: | 08/10/2024 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| File size: | 331 KB |
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