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THE GOLD HUNTERS
CHAPTER I - THE PURSUIT OF THE HUDSON BAY MAIL
CHAPTER II - MINNETAKI IN THE HANDS OF THE OUTLAWS
CHAPTER III - ON THE TRAIL OF THE WOONGAS
CHAPTER IV - ROD FOLLOWS THE MAN-FOOTED BEAR
CHAPTER V - ROD'S FIGHT FOR LIFE
CHAPTER VI - THE SHADOW OF DEATH
CHAPTER VII - ON THE TRAIL OF GOLD
CHAPTER VIII - THE YELLOW BULLET
CHAPTER IX - UP THE OMBABIKA
In the frozen silence of the Canadian north, the forest seems to hold its breath. Moose and caribou linger in the waning winter sun, while a lone wolf pauses at the edge of a sled trail, its senses tuned to the faint scent of men. A hurried dog‑team and its driver cut across a glassy lake, their whistles and cracked whips breaking the quiet, signaling the arrival of the Hudson Bay mail. The scene sets the stage for a rugged expedition where nature’s raw power meets human determination.
Guided by the seasoned trapper known as Teddy, and accompanied by a dark‑eyed half‑Cree maiden from Lac‑Bain, the narrator sets out into the wilds in search of the promise of gold. Their journey weaves through icy rivers, dense balsam woods, and encounters with wolves, lynx, and restless wildlife, testing skill and resolve. As the sled creaks and the dogs pull onward, friendships are forged and the harsh landscape becomes both obstacle and ally. Listeners will feel the chill of the northern wind and the pulse of adventure with every mile traveled.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (307K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-03-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1878–1927
Adventure, wilderness, and a deep love of the North run through these stories from one of the early 20th century’s most widely read popular novelists. He wrote fast-moving tales set in the Canadian backcountry and later used his fame to speak up for wildlife conservation.
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