White Fang, Chapter 1 summary
Chapter 1 of 25 · Part 1 · 10 min to read the chapter
In Chapter 1, Henry and Bill carry a dead man by sled through the frozen Northland while hungry animals follow them and surround their camp. Bill repeatedly counts an extra animal among their six dogs, and the disappearance of Fatty by morning makes the danger immediate, with only three cartridges remaining.
What happens
- Henry and Bill travel along a frozen waterway with six sled dogs and a coffin while hunting cries sound behind them.
- At camp, Bill reports that seven animals receive fish, although their team has only six dogs.
- Gleaming eyes surround the fire, and the frightened dogs crowd close to the men.
- Bill says only three cartridges remain and wishes they were safe in Fort McGurry.
- During the night, Bill feeds the fire and again counts seven animals among the dogs.
- Before daylight, the men discover that Fatty is missing and conclude that the hunters eat him.
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What to notice
Henry explains why the dogs stay near the fire. The line also captures the struggle for food and safety that governs the camp.
Quick check
What do Henry and Bill discover when they count the dogs in the morning?
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