The Alaskan

The Alaskan: A Novel of the North is a captivating book written by James Oliver Curwood. The story is set in the vast wilderness of Alaska, where a young man named Neewa, who is half grizzly bear and half dog, is the protagonist. Neewa is raised by a Native American woman and learns to navigate the treacherous terrain of the Alaskan wilderness. The novel follows Neewa's journey as he encounters a group of gold prospectors who are searching for riches in the harsh wilderness. Neewa befriends a young man named Peter, who is part of the prospecting group. As the two become inseparable, they embark on a journey that takes them through the rugged terrain of Alaska, facing danger at every turn.As they journey deeper into the wilderness, they encounter a group of ruthless hunters who are determined to kill Neewa and any other animals they come across. The hunters are led by a man named Black John, who is known for his cruelty and lack of mercy. The Alaskan: A Novel of the North is a thrilling adventure story that explores the beauty and danger of the Alaskan wilderness. It is a story of friendship, survival, and the unbreakable bond between man and animal. James Oliver Curwood's vivid descriptions of the Alaskan landscape and the characters' struggle to survive in it make this book a must-read for anyone who loves adventure stories.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.