Stories of the Far North

(Hardback, Large Print Edition)

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Stories of Alaska and the Northwest have thrilled pulp-fiction readers since the turn of the century. This volume collects nine tales about the challenges of life in the frozen North, beginning with Jack Londons The League of the Old Mena fitting introduction to these rigorous action tales, in which the inhospitable climate strips away civilized veneer and individuals must live or die by their cunning, instinct, and sometimes ruthlessness. Each story explores the classic themes of isolation, the bond between man and animal, and survival in the wilderness. The collection comes to a fitting climax of a centurys worth of development with a new story by Tim Champlin, commissioned for this volume.

Most of these stories were originally published in magazines and were heavily edited to meet space and style concerns. Stories of the Far North restores each work to its original form, uncut and as each author intended. Jon Tuskas historical notes, drawn from his extensive research on the authors and the era, are as fascinating as the stories themselves. Fans of Western writing and adventure stories are sure to enjoy this glimpse into our fictional past.