Young Alaskans in the Far North by Emerson Hough
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"Young Alaskans in the Far North" by Emerson Hough is a historical adventure written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows three boys—Jesse, John, and Rob—as they embark on a thrilling expedition with their Uncle Dick into the rugged wilderness of northern Canada. The story intertwines their youthful enthusiasm with rich descriptions of the landscape and culture they encounter along the way, as they prepare to explore some of the least
known regions of the earth. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the boys as they wait for their journey to the Arctic Circle to commence from Athabasca Landing. Their eagerness is palpable, yet they are also filled with youthful bravado as they plan their expedition. They discuss past explorers like Sir Alexander Mackenzie, preparing mentally and physically for the difficult journey ahead while forming a bond over shared excitement and a sense of adventure. As they gather their supplies and anticipate the challenges of the wilderness, the narrative builds the atmosphere of exploration and discovery, promising an engaging tale of resilience and camaraderie against the backdrop of breathtaking yet treacherous northern landscapes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Hough, Emerson, 1857-1923 |
|---|---|
| Title | Young Alaskans in the Far North |
| Credits |
Produced by D Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net. The University of Iowa, Iowa Authors collection graciously researched and provided scans of missing pages for this book. (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 89.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Alaska -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Outdoor life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 28694 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-28694-5 |
| Release Date | May 5, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 545 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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