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Books : The Call of the Wild: Annotated and IllustratedIn association with Amazon.comby: Jack London  Availability: unknown
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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 813.52 EAN: 9780806129204 ISBN: 0806129204 Label: University of Oklahoma Press Manufacturer: University of Oklahoma Press Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 110 Publication Date: 1997-06 Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press Reading Level: Ages 9-12 Studio: University of Oklahoma Press Sales Rank: 708617 Related Items:
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 Rating: - SUCH A FABULOUS TREASUREThe Call of the Wild is such a classic that it's hard to believe anyone hasn't read it -- adult, child, everyone should read this delightful book! Sometimes it's hard to read about animals who are mistreated, but there is a higher purpose to the mistreatment in this book, and for the most part everyone gets his just due. This edition is fine. Lots of information as other reviewers have noted, but I would not call it an illustrated book. Where are the illustrations? There are maps ... Read More Rating: - Buck realizes his potentialGold was found in Alaska, the rush to obtain it required a strong constitution and many dogs to do the work that horses usually did in the states. The environment bread harsh attitudes. Also in the testing of ones mettle one finds their true potential. Buck (a dog that is half St Bernard and half Shepherd) goes through many lives, trials, and tribulations finally realizing his potential. On the way he learns many concepts from surprise, to deceit, and cunning; he also learns loyalty, ... Read More Rating: - THIS is the edition to getIf you just want a copy of _The Call of the Wild_, to give to a friend, say, this is the one to get. The elegant Library of America edition of "London: Novels and Stories" has three complete novels _The Call of the Wild_, _White Fang_, _The Sea-Wolf_, and a very well chosen selection of stories. It's great. Viking's _The Portable Jack London_, is cheap and excellent; it's edited by Earle Labor, has _The Call of the Wild_, and an excellent selection of short stories, nonfiction, and ... Read More Browse for similar items by category:
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