The Yukon Trail: A Tale of the North by William MacLeod Raine

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Author Raine, William MacLeod, 1871-1954
Illustrator Wolfe, George Ellis
Title The Yukon Trail: A Tale of the North
Note Reading ease score: 84.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits E-text prepared by David Garcia and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "The Yukon Trail: A Tale of the North" by William MacLeod Raine is a novel written in the early 20th century. This adventure tale transports readers into the rugged landscapes of the Yukon during the gold rush, focusing on the lives of pioneers entangled in the pursuit of fortune. The main character, Gordon Elliot, embarks on a journey towards Kusiak where he encounters various characters, including a mysterious girl, Sheba O'Neill, and the formidable Colby Macdonald, who is central to the unfolding drama of ambition and survival in the North. The opening of the story introduces us to the vibrant and enchanting setting of the Yukon, with Gordon Elliot on a boat bound for Kusiak. As he immerses himself in the colorful lives of his fellow travelers, he notices Sheba, a quiet young woman who seems to be an outsider, much like himself. Through interactions with a miner and observances of a wealthy social circle, the reader gains insight into the dynamics of class and ambition in the region. Tension unfolds as the enigmatic Colby Macdonald is introduced, a man of great importance whose actions weave through the complex social fabric of the North, setting the stage for conflicts that will arise as Elliot delves deeper into the wilderness and the lives of those who inhabit it. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Western stories
Subject Yukon River Valley (Yukon and Alaska) -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 19527
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 1, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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