# The Call of the Wild

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- Book: [The Call of the Wild](https://www.bookquiver.com/jack-london/pt/the-call-of-the-wild) ([The Call of the Wild.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/jack-london/pt/the-call-of-the-wild.md))
- Authors: [Jack London](https://www.bookquiver.com/jack-london)
- Publisher: Simon's Books
- ISBN: 978-98-9890-918-3
- Pages: 102
- Published: 2026-01-01
- Language: pt_PT
- Binding: Softcover

## Description

The Call of the Wild by Jack London is a novel written in the late 19th century, during the time of the Klondike Gold Rush. The story revolves around Buck, a domesticated St. Bernard-Scotch Shepherd mix, who is thrust into the brutal and primal world of the Yukon wilderness, forced to shed his civilized upbringing and adapt to a harsh life of survival. The opening of the book introduces Buck, who lives a comfortable life as a pet in Judge Miller's home in the Santa Clara Valley. However, his idyllic existence comes to an end when he is kidnapped by Manuel, a gardener's helper with gambling debts. Buck is soon transported to the north, where he faces mistreatment and a stark new reality. The narrative sets the stage for Buck's transformation from a pampered pet to a fierce survivor, illustrating the conflict between civilization and the primal instincts that begin to awaken within him as he navigates life in a wild, unforgiving landscape.