The Call of the Wild (Annotated Edition)

A tale of survival, instinct, and transformation — Jack London’s The Call of the Wild follows Buck, a domesticated dog thrust into the brutal world of the Klondike Gold Rush. This annotated edition makes the novel vivid and approachable with What’s Just Happened recaps after every chapter, Context Snacks on the Gold Rush, Darwinism, and London’s life, plus rich analysis after the text. Character profiles (Buck, Thornton, Spitz, the pack), unpacked themes (survival, nature vs. civilisation, power, instinct), and key quotes with commentary are paired with critical perspectives, making this edition versatile for students, teachers, and general readers.