The Alaskan: A Novel of the North (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781417928811)

The Alaskan: A Novel of the North is a work of fiction by American author James Oliver Curwood. Set in the wilderness of Alaska, the novel tells the story of Neewa, a young black bear, and Miki, a sled dog, who become unlikely friends and embark on a journey through the harsh and unforgiving landscape of the North. Along the way, they encounter a cast of characters, including a trapper, a Native American, and a gold prospector, all of whom have their own reasons for being in the wilderness. As Neewa and Miki navigate the challenges of their journey, they must also contend with the dangers posed by humans and other animals, all while learning to trust and rely on each other. With vivid descriptions of the Alaskan wilderness and its inhabitants, The Alaskan is a thrilling adventure story that explores the bonds of friendship and the resilience of nature.1922. Most of Curwood's stories were adventure tales set in the Canadian North, where the author spent much of his time. During the 1920s his books were among the most popular in North America, and many were made into movies. The River's End was the first book to sell more than 100,000 copies in its first edition. The Alaskan begins: Captain Rifle, gray and old in the Alaskan Steamship service, had not lost the spirit of his youth along with his years. Romance was not dead in him, and the fire which is built up of clean adventure and the association of strong men and a mighty country had not died out of his veins. He could still see the picturesque, feel the thrill of the unusual, and-at times-warm memories crowded upon him so closely that yesterday seemed today, and Alaska was young again, thrilling the world with her wild call to those who had courage to come and fight for her treasures, and live-or die. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: James Oliver Curwood
ISBN-10: 1417928816
ISBN-13: 9781417928811
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/25/2004
Pages: 340
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.76d