Have you ever wanted to read an older book, but found the language too outdated or difficult to read? This edition of "The Call of the Wild" updates the vocabulary and language style of the original 1903 novel, making it easier to read for a modern audience.Set in the Canadian Yukon during the 1890's Klondike Gold Rush, The Call of the Wild follows the story of a dog named Buck. After getting stolen from his comfortable home in California, he is sold into service as a sled dog in Alaska. Confronted with a harsh and unforgiving natural environment, Buck must revert to his primordial instincts to survive.