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Hmmm... the crowd is growing down at Horsell Commons. Everyone's clamoring to get a glimpse at the cylinder shot from Mars. Well, even though it's not a meteorite like I had hoped... it can't be anything alive after that landing!

Wait a minute... what's that sound?

(cue TENTACLES)

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Huh. Go figure. A few months ago, we saw some flashes of light on the surface of Mars. Now a meteorite lands right here, in Horsell Commons! Weird that it's a cylinder though. Told those lads to stop throwing stones at it too, not sure what to make of the bloody thing. Pretty boring really. Not much more to see than if it were a downed tree or overturned cart... 

Now... why the newsboys cried "Extra! Extra! Message from Mars!" is another mystery.

So, did you see that falling star last night? Yeah, some crazy old bloke said it landed over there in Horsell Common and that there were actually men inside! Haha! He must be drunk! But, me and a bunch of the guys are going to go over there and see what's the fuss. You can come along for the ride too if you want.

War is coming. We know this because it's in the chapter title. Also, "War" is in the book's title too, so there are a lot of hints that war is a big part of this story. This chapter, the unnamed narrator tells us about Mars as though we already know it. "Mars is running out of resources as everyone knows..." In this chapter, the narrator is lucky enough to see Mars from an observatory with his old pal Ogilvey. This is a good place to start, as they just happen to be witnesses to bright flashes of light on the planet, one a day for 10 days. I'm sure it's nothing...

The Call of the Wild- Summary and Wrap Up

Jack London writes a classic story that remains in our lexicon of euphemisms today, although it was written in 1906. Set during the Klondike gold rush of the 1890s, the story follows Buck, a huge half Saint Bernard, half Scottish shepherd dog who, in Chapter One, starts his story in sunny California.

So, how does "The Call" capture Buck in the wilds of the Canada? Listen to find out!

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The Call of the Wild

Jack London writes a classic story that remains in our lexicon of euphemisms today, although it was written in 1906. Set during the Klondike gold rush of the 1890s, the story follows Buck, a huge half Saint Bernard, half Scottish shepherd dog who, in Chapter One, starts his story in sunny California.

So, how does "The Call" capture Buck in the wilds of the Canada? Listen to find out!

Public Domain Playhouse brings you great works of literary history from the bosom of antiquity. We provide an entertaining and informative cross between an e-book experience and a fully theatrical production. This is the way e-lit should be.

The Call of the Wild

Jack London writes a classic story that remains in our lexicon of euphemisms today, although it was written in 1906. Set during the Klondike gold rush of the 1890s, the story follows Buck, a huge half Saint Bernard, half Scottish shepherd dog who, in Chapter One, starts his story in sunny California.

So, how does how does the love of a man affect Buck's story in the wilds of the Canada? Listen to find out!

Public Domain Playhouse brings you great works of literary history from the bosom of antiquity. We provide an entertaining and informative cross between an e-book experience and a fully theatrical production. This is the way e-lit should be.

The Call of the Wild

Jack London writes a classic story that remains in our lexicon of euphemisms today, although it was written in 1906. Set during the Klondike gold rush of the 1890s, the story follows Buck, a huge half Saint Bernard, half Scottish shepherd dog who, in Chapter One, starts his story in sunny California.

So, how do the wilds of the Canada create the Toil of Trace and Trail? Listen to find out!

Public Domain Playhouse brings you great works of literary history from the bosom of antiquity. We provide an entertaining and informative cross between an e-book experience and a fully theatrical production. This is the way e-lit should be.

The Call of the Wild

Jack London writes a classic story that remains in our lexicon of euphemisms today, although it was written in 1906. Set during the Klondike gold rush of the 1890s, the story follows Buck, a huge half Saint Bernard, half Scottish shepherd dog who, in Chapter One, starts his story in sunny California.

So, Who has won to mastership in the wilds of the 1896 gold-rush Canada? Listen to find out!

Public Domain Playhouse brings you great works of literary history from the bosom of antiquity. We provide an entertaining and informative cross between an e-book experience and a fully theatrical production. This is the way e-lit should be.

The Call of the Wild

Jack London writes a classic story that remains in our lexicon of euphemisms today, although it was written in 1906. Set during the Klondike gold rush of the 1890s, the story follows Buck, a huge half Saint Bernard, half Scottish shepherd dog who, in Chapter Three, gets him to the wilds of the Canada? 

What is the Call of the Wild? Listen to find out!

Public Domain Playhouse brings you great works of literary history from the bosom of antiquity. We provide an entertaining and informative cross between an e-book experience and a fully theatrical production. This is the way e-lit should be.