Three Boys in the Wild North Land

The story opens as three spirited boys—Frank, Alec and Sam—arrive at the remote hunting lodge of Mr. Ross, a retired Hudson’s Bay Company veteran who has turned his home on the banks of the Nelson River into a sunny refuge called Sa‑gas‑ta‑wee‑kee. Their journey to the “Wild North Land” has been long and unexpected, and the boys find themselves welcomed with hearty hospitality in a landscape of endless river, towering pines and the distant howl of the northern wind. Each boy brings a different background—London banking, Scottish highlands, and a love of the outdoors—that blends into a shared thirst for adventure and discovery.

Under Mr. Ross’s guidance, the trio begins to explore the rugged terrain, learning the ways of the Esquimaux, tracking wildlife, and testing their limits against the harsh yet beautiful environment. Their early days are filled with lively lessons, daring outings, and the kind of camaraderie that only a remote wilderness can forge, setting the stage for many memorable exploits to come.