A Daughter of the Snows

The story opens amid the frantic rush of a gold‑seeker convoy crowding a river landing. A steamer teems with men, cargo, and clamor as launch‑boats and canoes jostle for space, each side shouting over the din of engines and shouted claims. Into this turmoil steps Frona Welse, a spirited young woman who insists on getting ashore despite the chaos, pointing out the log‑house where she was born.

She meets the ship’s first officer, whose bemused professionalism contrasts with the surrounding mayhem. While a row of canoes erupts into brawls and a boatman’s angry outburst threatens violence, Frona watches with keen interest, unflinching and even amused by the disorder. Her sharp mind and fearless demeanor hint at a resolve that will carry her far beyond this crowded dock, setting the stage for a rugged adventure in the untamed North.