"A mordant parable ... his masterpiece." - E.L. Doctorow
This elegant pocket edition presents Jack London's classic animal story, The Call of the Wild, featuring silver cover embossing and gilded page-edges.
Jack London's most famous novel,
The Call of the Wild, is an atmospheric tale of dog, Buck, as he is kidnapped from his pampered life as a pet and forced to work as a sled dog in Alaska. Passed from owner to owner, Buck goes through the mill at the hands of human beings: he is beaten into submission and mistreated before eventually being nursed back to health. This tale of a lonely dog forced to adapt in order to survive is an insightful study of pain, endurance and companionship.
This
beautiful pocket-sized gift edition contains the
classic and unabridged text, presented with a
silver embossed cover design,
ivory pages,
beautifully designed endpapers and
gilded page edges. Packed with tension and excitement, Jack London's atmospheric story of adventure and endurance is sure to grip readers of all ages.
ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift.
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Sirius Entertainment
Published: 09/30/2025
ISBN: 9781398850859
Pages: 112
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 6.78h x 4.78w x 0.60d