Written by Jack London, this collection of short stories takes place in the Yukon during the Klondike Gold Rush of the late 19th century. The stories explore the themes of survival, naturalism, and the struggle for existence. The characters range from prospectors and miners to wolves and other animals. London's vivid descriptions of the harsh environment and his portrayal of the human psyche make this work a classic of American literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.