The Son of the Wolf is Jack London's first published collection of stories and features tales chronicling the harsh realities of living in the frozen North during the Yukon Gold Rush. Included are stories of resilience in the face of adversity, struggles for survival against the elements and against fellow man. Witness the genesis of a master storyteller honing his craft and showcasing why London is considered one of the finest writers of short stories in American literature. - Summary by Ben Tucker