
BY - EMERSON HOUGH
ILLUSTRATIONS
YOUNG ALASKANS IN THE ROCKIES - I - ROB, JOHN, AND JESSE IN CAMP
II. AT THE FIRESIDE
III. HITTING THE TRAIL
IV. WESTWARD HO
V. HIGHER THAN THE ROCKIES
VI. THE ATHABASCA AT LAST
VII. CROSSING THE ATHABASCA
VIII. IN HIGH ALTITUDES
Three adventurous youths set up camp beside a crystal‑clear mountain lake, the towering Rockies reflecting in its still waters. Rob, John and Jesse swap stories and plans around a crackling fire, dreaming of the game, fish, and uncharted passes that lie ahead. Their camaraderie and shared hunger for the wilderness fuel a bold determination to trace the old fur‑trader routes toward the legendary Yellowhead Pass.
Armed with a hand‑drawn map pieced together from old journals, they chart a course that follows the forgotten tracks of voyageurs who once paddled up the Athabasca and crossed the Howse Pass. As the forest gives way to alpine meadows and icy streams, the trio confronts the raw beauty and hidden hazards of the high country. Along the way they encounter towering peaks, distant waterfalls, and the echo of history, promising an expedition that will test their skill, resolve, and friendship.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (326K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by D Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)
Release date
2009-01-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1857–1923
A lawyer-turned-writer from Iowa, he helped bring the American West to life through adventure-filled novels and historical fiction. His books blended frontier action with a strong feel for the landscapes, people, and myths of a changing nation.
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