Kazan: A Tale

James Oliver Curwood 1878-1927 - a prose writer, environmentalist, and classic of American adventure literature. A passionate hunter, naturalist, and traveler, Curwood knew well and loved the rugged regions of Northern Canada and Alaska. During his short life, he wrote more than 30 novels. His books continue the best traditions of European-American adventure literature about the North. The themes, plots, and characters of Curwood's works originate from the remote areas where he spent a significant part of his life. The tale of Kazan, a wild dog with a trace of wolf blood, is more captivating than any adventure novel. The wolfish nature manifests in him, an indomitable fighter, drawing him into the forest thicket, while the dog side helps him choose a master to serve with the devotion of a wild beast. Instincts tear him apart; having endured many hardships and faced sorrow and cruelty, Kazan does not lose his nobility and will find his home by the will of nature itself, guiding all living beings in the world.