The Luck of the Mounted: A Tale of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police

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The Luck of the Mounted: A Tale of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police

by Ralph S. (Ralph Selwood) Kendall

EN·~5 hours·18 chapters

Chapters

18 total

SERGEANT RALPH S. KENDALL

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E-text prepared by Al Haines

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TO - MY OLD COMRADES - PRESENT, AND EX-MEMBERS OF THE - R.N.W.M. POLICE - THIS WORK IS DEDICATED WITH EVERY KIND THOUGHT - CHAPTER I

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CHAPTER II

17:37

CHAPTER III

34:26

CHAPTER IV

17:33

CHAPTER V

16:50

CHAPTER VI

25:52

CHAPTER VII

18:06

CHAPTER VIII

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A seasoned sergeant of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police opens his recollection with the howl of a February blizzard in South Alberta, where the barracks loom like ghostly sentinels against a white‑washed sky. Inside, the warmth of the canteen and the glow of a modest library offer brief refuge from the biting cold, while the men’s familiar banter and clinking glasses paint a picture of rugged camaraderie. From the moment he steps through the heavy doors, the listener is drawn into a world of disciplined routine and the subtle humor that sustains it.

The peace of the post is shattered when a grisly murder is discovered, sending shockwaves through the tight‑knit unit. The sergeant and his fellow troopers confront whispered rumors of witchcraft and old legends, yet they rely on methodical police work and their unbreakable bond to chase the truth. Their investigation unfolds against the relentless storm, heightening the tension between nature’s fury and human resolve.

Through vivid description and sharp dialogue, the story captures the stark beauty of the Canadian frontier and the steadfast spirit of those who served there. Listeners will feel the crunch of snow under boots, hear the piano’s tinkling in the mess hall, and share in the determination of men who swear that “murder will out.” It’s a compelling glimpse into duty, friendship, and the relentless hunt for justice in an unforgiving landscape.

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Language

en

Duration

~5 hours (334K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

May 30, 2005

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Ralph S. (Ralph Selwood) Kendall

1878–1940

A former Royal North-West Mounted Police sergeant, he turned his frontier experience into brisk adventure novels set in the Canadian West. His best-known books follow the dangers, discipline, and rough justice of mounted police life.

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