
A determined geologist leads a small, hard‑pressed party into the uncharted wilds of the Arctic, where the stark barrens give way to hidden spruce forests and a remote Inuit settlement. As they push deeper into the frozen frontier, the expedition’s leader feels the pull of discovery and the weight of his ambition, while his companions—voyageurs and Cree hunters—bring their own grit and knowledge to the journey.
In the first village they encounter, an unexpected reunion unfolds with a lone survivor who has lived among the locals for five years. Their cautious exchange hints at the fragile balance between curiosity and respect, as the two men share stories of hardship, survival, and the simple pleasures of fire and tobacco. The narrative captures the stark beauty of the north, the clash of cultures, and the raw drive to map the unknown, promising listeners an immersive trek through a world both harsh and hauntingly alive.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (271K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-01-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1876–1916
Adventure, hardship, politics, and restless curiosity all fed the stories that made him one of America’s most widely read early modern authors. Best known for tales such as The Call of the Wild and White Fang, he brought unusual energy and lived experience to everything he wrote.
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