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Henry and BillThey carry a dead man by sled through the frozen Northland while hungry animals follow.First seen in chapter 1
KicheShe is a she-wolf who draws sled dogs away from Henry and Bill's camp.First seen in chapter 2
One EyeHe is a wolf who kills his rivals and gains the she-wolf's affection.First seen in chapter 4
White FangHe is one of five wolf cubs born in a sheltered cave beside a frozen stream.First seen in chapter 5
Grey BeaverHe recognizes Kiche, names her cub White Fang, and claims ownership of him.First seen in chapter 9
Lip-lipHe is a dog who wounds White Fang when the cub arrives at camp.First seen in chapter 9
Mit-sahHe travels with Grey Beaver and directs the puppy team in which White Fang works.First seen in chapter 13
Beauty SmithHe enjoys violence against dogs and supplies whiskey to Grey Beaver to obtain White Fang.First seen in chapter 16
Weedon ScottHe helps save White Fang from Cherokee and forces Beauty Smith to sell him.First seen in chapter 18
MattHe helps Weedon Scott separate White Fang and Cherokee during their fight.First seen in chapter 18
CherokeeHe is a bulldog whose grip around White Fang's neck nearly kills him.First seen in chapter 18
CollieShe is a dog at Sierra Vista who harasses White Fang and drives him away after he attacks chickens.First seen in chapter 23
Judge ScottHe is a member of the family White Fang gradually accepts at Sierra Vista.First seen in chapter 23
Jim HallHe is an escaped prisoner seeking revenge on Judge Scott after brutal treatment and an unjust conviction.First seen in chapter 25

Chapter 1
Henry and Bill travel through the frozen Northland as hungry animals surround their camp and Fatty disappears.
Chapter 3
Bill disappears while trying to rescue One Ear, and Henry defends himself with fire until men reach his camp.
Chapter 4
One Eye kills his rivals and hunts with the she-wolf as the wolf pack breaks into pairs.
Chapter 5
The she-wolf gives birth to five cubs in a sheltered cave, and One Eye brings food.
Chapter 6
Food shortages leave the grey cub without his siblings, and One Eye dies after fighting a lynx.
Chapter 7
The grey cub leaves the cave and encounters prey, dangerous animals, and water.
Chapter 9
Grey Beaver recognizes Kiche, names her cub White Fang, and takes both into human control.
Chapter 10
Grey Beaver gives Kiche away to settle a debt and severely punishes White Fang for following her.
Chapter 11
Persecution by Lip-lip and the young dogs teaches White Fang swift attacks and defensive tricks.
Chapter 12
White Fang hides from the departing tribe but follows the river and returns to Grey Beaver.
Chapter 13
White Fang works in Mit-sah's puppy team and earns a reward for protecting him.
Chapter 14
White Fang survives famine by hunting alone, kills Lip-lip, and returns to Grey Beaver's village.
Chapter 15
Grey Beaver travels to Fort Yukon, where White Fang attacks visiting dogs while his master trades.
Chapter 16
Beauty Smith obtains White Fang through whiskey trading and uses beatings and a chain to prevent escape.
Chapter 17
Beauty Smith profits from White Fang's animal fights and takes him to Dawson for exhibitions and contests.
Chapter 18
Weedon Scott and Matt save White Fang from Cherokee, and Scott forces Beauty Smith to sell him.
Chapter 20
White Fang accepts Scott's gentle handling, grows devoted to him, and becomes a guard and sled leader.
Chapter 21
White Fang escapes the locked cabin and reaches Scott's steamboat, persuading Scott to take him along.
Chapter 22
White Fang travels through San Francisco to a country household, where Scott begins teaching him new rules.
Chapter 23
At Sierra Vista, White Fang gradually accepts the family and learns to leave chickens alone.
Chapter 24
White Fang alerts the family after Scott breaks a leg during a ride.
Chapter 25
White Fang kills Jim Hall defending the household, survives severe injuries, and gently accepts Collie's puppies.
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