Baree, Son of Kazan

"Baree, Son of Kazan" by James Oliver Curwood is a tale set in the rugged wilderness of Canada, serving as an extension of Curwood's previous narratives related to Kazan and Gray Wolf. The story centers on Baree, a unique creature with a mixed wolf and dog heritage, and follows his experiences with the natural world. The early part of the novel highlights Baree’s dependence on his blind mother, Gray Wolf, in a dark cavern, and describes the beginning of Baree's life and explores his developing curiosity towards his father, Kazan. Encounters with the harsh realities of his environment, including dangerous animals, teach him valuable lessons, building up the story to show Baree's evolution, and his growing independence as he learns to survive in nature.