
Decorations by Hattie Longstreet
I. The Parting of the Ways
Baldy of Nome
CHAPTER I - THE PARTING OF THE WAYS
CHAPTER II - WHERE EVERY DOG HAS HIS DAY
CHAPTER III - THE FIRST STEP
CHAPTER IV - THE PLODDER
CHAPTER V - THE WOMAN, THE RACERS, AND OTHERS
CHAPTER VI - TO VISIT THOSE IN AFFLICTION
CHAPTER VII - THE DAWN OF A TO-MORROW
In the icy wilderness of early Alaska, a lone boy trudges through snow‑bound trails, his heart heavy with fear that the “House of Judgment” may separate him from his loyal sled dog, Baldy. When a bustling team led by the legendary musher “Scotty” Allan appears, the boy’s awe turns to conflict as the newcomers offer to take Baldy along, testing the fragile bond between boy and beast. The scene crackles with the tension of survival, pride, and the raw honesty of a child who knows his dog’s worth better than the seasoned racers.
Amid the clatter of sleds and the whisper of cold wind, the story captures the stark beauty of the frontier and the deep, unspoken loyalty that keeps a boy grounded in a world where every decision feels like a life‑or‑death choice. Listeners are invited to feel the crisp air, hear the rhythmic thump of hooves, and share in the quiet courage of a young heart defending the friend who has always been his steadfast companion.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (270K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Mar 1, 2004
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1868–1965
Best known for lively stories of Alaska and sled dogs, this American writer turned firsthand northern experience into books that feel adventurous, warm, and full of motion. Her work helped bring early 20th-century Nome to young readers far beyond the Arctic.
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