Hardcover - Readers Classic Gift Collection by Converpage Digital Reproductions "Striving to keep American Literature on our book shelves" Buck is a domesticated dog whose instincts return when events find him working as a sled dog in the frigid Yukon during the 19th century Gold Rush. An amazing insight into the instincts and actions of a sled dog. A heart-wrenching story touching upon the relationship of dog vs. dog and dog vs. man, with a beautiful ending.