
audiobook
by Caspar Whitney, George Bird Grinnell, Owen Wister
A rugged expedition into the far‑north’s bleak, snow‑laden wilderness unfolds as a determined party of hunters and their native guides push deeper into the “Land of Little Sticks.” Their trek is a test of endurance—cold, hunger, and endless ridges wear at them, while the men’s morale hangs on a thin thread. When the guide finally spots a distant cloud of breath rising from a hidden herd, the tension snaps into focus, promising the first glimpse of the elusive musk‑ox.
Beyond the Arctic, the narrative also turns its eye to the high‑altitude ranges where bison, sheep and goats roam, offering vivid natural history sketches and striking illustrations. The author’s keen observations reveal both the raw beauty of these animals and the challenges of tracking them in unforgiving terrain. Listeners will feel the crisp air, hear the crunch of snow under boots, and share in the quiet triumph of a hunt that has just begun.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (267K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2015-04-12
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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