The Call of the Wild = The Call of the Ancestors

The Call of the Ancestors" — one of the early works of Jack London. The main character of the novel is a dog, and therefore it is commonly considered a children's book. However, the maturity and depth of ideas in this work make it relevant for adult readers as well. It addresses themes such as the survival of the fittest, the confrontation between civilization and nature, fate, and free will.
The action of the novel takes place in Yukon (Canada) during the gold rush. At that time, the demand for large and strong dogs was particularly high. The dog Buck, a mix of Scottish shepherd and St. Bernard, was brought from a ranch in California to the north. Buck finds himself in the harsh reality of life as a sled dog. The novel tells about the difficulties Buck faces trying to survive in unfamiliar conditions.
The book contains the full unadapted text of the novel with comments and a dictionary.