White Fang's Epic Journey: Key Story Moments

White Fang's Early Life and Wilderness Trials

The She-Wolf's Quest for Sustenance

The she-wolf searched the riverbank for food.

Describing the She-Wolf's Appearance

She was a large wolf, five feet long, with a gray coat.

The She-Wolf's Temperament and Mate

She was often angry, yet her mate remained remarkably potent.

Characteristics of the Den

The cave's entrance was very small, but its interior was spacious, dry, and comfortable.

Conflict in the Den: A Growl's Reason

The she-wolf growled at her mate because he wanted her to get up.

The Gray Cub's Unique Strength

The gray cub, later known as White Fang, was the strongest of all the litter.

The Cub's First Encounters and Fears

The Gray Cub's First Fear

The gray cub became afraid after discovering the dead body of his father.

First Venture Outside the Den

On his first venture outside the cave, he fell down the riverbank, hit his nose on the ground, and cried out.

A Cub's First Successful Hunt

Outside the cave, he found seven baby ptarmigans and ate them one by one.

Early Conflicts: Ptarmigans and a Weasel

He fought eight ptarmigans and a weasel.

Learning and First Human Contact

Early Lessons in the Wild

In his first few weeks, the cub learned to move quickly without his mother.

The Thrill of the Chase for Meat

Running after meat made him feel………

First Encounter with Humans: Kiche's Past

No, his mother did not rescue him. The she-wolf, Kiche, remembered that these men were her carers.

Kiche's History Revealed

We learn that Kiche, the cub's mother, had run away from men one year prior.

Life at the Mackenzie River Camp

Arrival at Mackenzie River: Tepees and Fear

Upon arriving at the Mackenzie River, White Fang was initially frightened of the tepees. However, seeing other dogs approach them, his fear disappeared.

Camp Encounters: Lip-Lip and White Fang

Kiche was tied up, and as White Fang explored, he encountered a puppy named Lip-Lip. Lip-Lip showed his teeth and was bested by White Fang.

White Fang's Discovery of Fire

No, White Fang did not know about fire. He burned his nose and his tongue.

Lessons Learned in Camp Life

In his first days at camp, White Fang learned to please the men, who he now perceived as powerful. He also learned where to find meat and fish within the camp.

The Call of the Wild vs. Human Bond

Kiche and White Fang did not leave the camp, as the call of the men proved stronger than the call of the wild for them.

Kiche's Departure and White Fang's Loyalty

One day, the men sold Kiche to another man. White Fang jumped into the water and swam after them.

White Fang's Challenging Camp Existence

White Fang's Difficult Camp Life

Life for White Fang at camp was difficult because he became… than ever.

White Fang's Aggressive Fighting Style

White Fang attacked other dogs by biting shoulders and…