
audiobook
WHITE SOX
INTRODUCTION
I Astray from the Herd
II A Taste of Wild Life
III White Sox Learns Many Things
IV A Race for Life
V White Sox Travels through a Blizzard
VI Under the Arctic Moon
VII Mother Reindeer’s Story of White Feet
VIII The First Human Friend
In the frozen reaches of Alaska, reindeer are far more than the familiar symbols of holiday folklore; they are essential partners in a harsh, remote world. This tale follows a young calf named White Sox, whose first moments are spent bewildered and alone after wandering away from his herd. Through his eyes, listeners discover a landscape of endless snow, fog‑filled mornings, and the quiet strength of his mother’s guidance.
White Sox learns the basics of survival—how to read the wind, find shelter, and trust the instinctual wisdom of his herd. Along the way, he encounters the people who depend on the animals, hinting at a growing bond between human and beast that shapes life in the Arctic. The narrative blends natural history with gentle adventure, offering insight into the unique reindeer industry that helped sustain Alaska’s native communities.
The story balances vivid descriptions of the tundra with a heartfelt coming‑of‑age journey, making it a perfect listen for curious listeners of any age who want to glimpse a world far from the ordinary.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (85K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
New York: World Book Company, 1924.
Credits
Bob Taylor, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
2023-12-02
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1864–1939
A missionary, educator, and reindeer advocate on Alaska’s Seward Peninsula, this late-19th- and early-20th-century figure spent decades working in Native communities around Cape Prince of Wales and beyond. His writing captures a formative period in Alaska’s history, when schooling, public health, and federal policy were rapidly reshaping daily life.
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