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Cullum, Ridgwell
1867
1943
Burghard, Sidney Groves
The Triumph of John Kars: A Story of the Yukon
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"The Triumph of John Kars: A Story of the Yukon" by Ridgwell Cullum is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around the hardships and relationships among those living in the harsh and unforgiving Yukon territory, especially focusing on characters like Jessie Mowbray, a young woman anxiously awaiting her father's return from a trade expedition, and Murray McTavish, her father's business partner, whose loyalty and concern for her family are evident. Themes of survival, the tension between civilization and wilderness, and personal sacrifice appear to resonate throughout the story. At the start of the story, we meet Murray McTavish at Fort Mowbray, where he observes Jessie Mowbray anxiously awaiting news of her father, Allan, who is overdue from a trading trip. As the narrative unfolds, the deep emotional connection between Jessie and Murray becomes apparent, alongside Murray's attempts to reassure her about her father's safety. The opening hints at past tensions, specifically surrounding the mysterious dangers of a place called Bell River, which is closely tied to Allan's fate. The story thus establishes a backdrop of apprehension as the dynamics between the characters set the stage for the broader conflicts in the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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