Jack London / The Call of the Wild 1903 4th printing

Description: The Call of the Wild Author: London, Jack Title: The Call of the Wild Publication: New York: Macmillan, September, 1903 Edition: Fourth printing Description: Fourth printing. 8vo. 231 pp + 2 pp Publisher's advertisements. Illustrated color plates throughout by Philip R. Goodwin and Charles Livingston Bull (including frontispiece with tissue guard); cover designed by Charles Edward Hooper. Publisher's green pictorial cloth with gilt lettering; tope edge gilt. Minor wear to extremities; tiny bump to upper rear corner; small bookseller label inside front cover; else a fine and bright copy. Jack Londons' highly popular tale of survival and a return to primitivism. 'The Call of the Wild' is set in Yukon, Canada, during the 1890s Klondike Gold Rush, when strong sled dogs were in high demand. The central character of the novel is a dog named Buck. The story opens at a ranch in Santa Clara Valley, California, when Buck is stolen from his home and sold into service as a sled dog in Alaska. He becomes progressively more primitive and wild in the harsh environment, where he is forced to fight to survive and dominate other dogs. By the end, he sheds the veneer of civilization, and relies on primordial instinct and learned experience to emerge as a leader in the wild. As early as 1923, the story was adapted to film, and it has since seen several more cinematic adaptations; various adaptations starred noted actors including Clark Gable, Loretta Young, Charlton Heston, Mike Reynolds, Bryan Cranston, Rutger Hauer and Richard Dreyfuss. Seller ID: 20756 Subject: Literature & Poetry Carpe Diem Fine Books Monterey, CA Carpe Diem Fine Books has been in business since 1995 and are members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). Our inventory offers a range of general antiquarian and collectible books and related materials in all fields. We have a particular interest in the history and literature of California and the American West. Located in a charming 1930's Carmel-stone building in historic downtown Monterey, we are open by appointment and by chance. Our Guarantee Any purchase can be returned for any reason; we will (cheer)fully refund the purchase price if notified within 30 days of receipt and the book(s) is returned in the same condition. Shipping charges will also be refunded if the book has been incorrectly described. Shipping All books shipped to US destinations are sent US Post Office Media Mail. Delivery typically takes a week, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Faster shipping is available, please ask before paying. We will combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. If you are overcharged for shipping during checkout, we will send you a prompt refund of any overpayment. International Buyers We ship internationally. Please contact us for an exact price. Payment We prefer Paypal. Sales tax will be added to orders shipped to California residents (8.75%) Feedback Thank you again for your recent order; we trust you are pleased with your purchase. We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. We work hard to keep buyers happy and to resolve the rare problem promptly.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 489 USD

Location: Monterey, California

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