Children of the Frost

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Children of the Frost

by Jack London

EN·~4 hours

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A determined geologist leads a small, hard‑pressed party into the uncharted wilds of the Arctic, where the stark barrens give way to hidden spruce forests and a remote Inuit settlement. As they push deeper into the frozen frontier, the expedition’s leader feels the pull of discovery and the weight of his ambition, while his companions—voyageurs and Cree hunters—bring their own grit and knowledge to the journey.

In the first village they encounter, an unexpected reunion unfolds with a lone survivor who has lived among the locals for five years. Their cautious exchange hints at the fragile balance between curiosity and respect, as the two men share stories of hardship, survival, and the simple pleasures of fire and tobacco. The narrative captures the stark beauty of the north, the clash of cultures, and the raw drive to map the unknown, promising listeners an immersive trek through a world both harsh and hauntingly alive.

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Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (271K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2004-01-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Jack London

Jack London

1876–1916

Adventure, hardship, politics, and the wild all fed into his fiction, giving his stories a raw energy that still feels immediate. Best known for The Call of the Wild and White Fang, he helped shape the modern adventure novel while building one of the most remarkable literary careers of his era.

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