Jack London's The Call of the Wild is a singular classic. It is a great novel that can be appreciated by readers of all ages, as well as a philosophical book that provides an action-packed adventure. Based on London's experiences as a gold prospector in the Canadian wilderness and his ideas about nature and the struggle for existence, The Call of the Wild is a tale about unbreakable spirit and the fight for survival in the frozen Alaskan Klondike. "No other popular writer of his time did any better writing than you will find in The Call of the Wild."   —H. L. Mencken This book is published in the Library of America Classic Series. A champion of America’s great writers and timeless works, Library of America publications guide readers in finding and exploring the exceptional writing that reflects America's history and culture.