Project Gutenberg 2006-05-10 Public domain in the USA. 53 Hendryx, James B. (James Beardsley) 1880 1963 The Challenge of the North Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. Produced by Al Haines "The Challenge of the North" by James B. Hendryx is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story appears to take place in a frontier setting, focusing on the lives and interactions of characters involved in the fur trade. Central to the narrative are Oskar Hedin, a fur department head with a deep appreciation for fine furs, and Jean McNabb, the daughter of a prominent local businessman. The backdrop of business rivalry and personal ambitions enriches the narrative, suggesting themes of love, betrayal, and moral dilemmas. At the start of the book, the dialogue between Oskar Hedin and John McNabb introduces us to the world of luxurious furs and the challenge of making a profitable business in Terrace City. Hedin's passion for fur is evident as he admires a stunning Russian sable coat—considered a masterpiece of artistry in furs—while revealing his feelings for Jean McNabb. Jean, who is managing her own social circle and vying for her father's affection, expresses excitement for her upcoming birthday celebration, which includes selecting a fur coat. The tension builds as Hedin grapples with jealousy regarding a newcomer, Wentworth, who is vying for Jean's attention. This opening section lays the groundwork for the complexities of relationships, the competitive atmosphere of the fur trade, and hints at darker undercurrents that may unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Canada -- Fiction PS Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Travel & Geography Browsing: Fiction 231198 231143 2024-10-08T07:34:21.487062 2023-09-08T09:16:40.438283 text/html text/html 231191 231136 2024-10-08T07:34:21.727077 2023-09-08T09:16:40.575334 text/html text/html 153162 2024-10-08T07:34:27.270019 application/epub+zip 155689 2024-10-08T07:34:23.533055 application/epub+zip 155688 2024-10-08T07:34:22.376040 application/epub+zip 294255 2024-10-08T07:34:30.274504 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 269218 2024-10-08T07:34:26.587070 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 225323 2022-09-08T16:08:48.265589 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 206360 206356 2024-10-08T07:34:21.178034 2023-09-08T09:16:40.225285 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 206223 2006-05-10T17:00:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 78707 2006-05-10T17:00:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18820 2024-10-08T07:34:30.405490 application/rdf+xml 12291 2024-10-08T07:34:22.928043 image/jpeg 3496 2024-10-08T07:34:22.654026 image/jpeg 149627 2024-10-08T07:34:21.749032 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog