In this novel, the insensitive Mercedes, her brother Hal, and her husband Charles die when a frozen waterway gives in after they ignore warnings against continuing. The protagonist of this work costs a man named Matthewson a thousand dollars in a bet when he is able to move a load consisting of a thousand pounds of flour. That protagonist is absent when Yeehat Indians attack a mining camp and kill (*) John Thornton. This work's protagonist is horrified by the death of Curly and engages in a deadly fight with his main assailant, Spitz. A savage beating had earlier taught this work's protagonist that he was no match for a man with a club. This novel's plot is set in motion when Miguel steals and sells Judge Miller's pet. For 10 points, name this novel in which Buck reverts to his wolfish way
In this novel, the insensitive Mercedes, her brother Hal, and her husband Charles die when a frozen waterway gives in after they ignore warnings against continuing. The protagonist of this work costs a man named Matthewson a thousand dollars in a bet when he is able to move a load consisting of a thousand pounds of flour. That protagonist is absent when Yeehat Indians attack a mining camp and kill (*) John Thornton. This work's protagonist is horrified by the death of Curly and engages in a deadly fight with his main assailant, Spitz. A savage beating had earlier taught this work's protagonist that he was no match for a man with a club. This novel's plot is set in motion when Miguel steals and sells Judge Miller's pet. For 10 points, name this novel in which Buck reverts to his wolfish ways, a work of Jack London.
In this novel, the insensitive Mercedes, her brother Hal, and her husband Charles die when a frozen waterway gives in after they ignore warnings against continuing.