London, Jack (1876-1916) - A self-educated American adventure novelist who
was a sailor, a tramp, and a gold miner before he began his writing career.
His work had constant themes of survival and compassion for the underdog.
Call of the Wild (1903) - The story of Buck, a house dog who is stolen
from California and taken to Alaska to be a sled-dog. Abused at first, Buck
reverts to his wild instincts in order to survive. This book made London
instantly famous and remains one of his most popular works.
