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Title: Arctic angels

Original Publication: New York, NY: The Butterick Publishing Company, 1928.

Note: Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Roger Frank and Sue Clark

Summary: "Arctic Angels" by A. DeHerries Smith is a short story that falls under the category of adventure fiction, likely penned in the late 1920s. The narrative is set in the Arctic Northwest, showcasing the challenges faced by the Northwest Mounted Police in a harsh and unforgiving environment. The story revolves around themes of duty, survival, and the interaction between the police, local traders, and the indigenous Eskimo population. The plot centers on Sergeant Richard Cleaver, stationed at a remote detachment, who grapples with the moral dilemma of how to provide sustenance for starving Eskimos while dealing with the unscrupulous trader, Scarth. Tensions rise as Cleaver learns that Scarth has failed to feed his own starving huskies, and the desperation of the situation pushes him to hunt walrus for meat. The sergeant's determination to fulfill his promise to the indigenous people leads to a confrontation with the trader and a series of comical yet dire circumstances that test his leadership and integrity. Ultimately, the story resolves with a sense of triumph as Cleaver ensures that both the Eskimos and the dogs will receive the nourishment they desperately need, highlighting themes of compassion amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Smith, A. DeHerries

Illustrator: Rowe, Clarence, 1878-1930

EBook No.: 73460

Published: Apr 25, 2024

Downloads: 57

Language: English

Subject: Short stories

Subject: Arctic regions -- Fiction

Subject: Royal North West Mounted Police (Canada) -- Fiction

Subject: Northwest Territories -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:73460:2 2024-04-25T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Rowe, Clarence Smith, A. DeHerries en 1
2024-11-10T05:36:55Z Arctic angels

This edition has images.

Title: Arctic angels

Original Publication: New York, NY: The Butterick Publishing Company, 1928.

Note: Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Roger Frank and Sue Clark

Summary: "Arctic Angels" by A. DeHerries Smith is a short story that falls under the category of adventure fiction, likely penned in the late 1920s. The narrative is set in the Arctic Northwest, showcasing the challenges faced by the Northwest Mounted Police in a harsh and unforgiving environment. The story revolves around themes of duty, survival, and the interaction between the police, local traders, and the indigenous Eskimo population. The plot centers on Sergeant Richard Cleaver, stationed at a remote detachment, who grapples with the moral dilemma of how to provide sustenance for starving Eskimos while dealing with the unscrupulous trader, Scarth. Tensions rise as Cleaver learns that Scarth has failed to feed his own starving huskies, and the desperation of the situation pushes him to hunt walrus for meat. The sergeant's determination to fulfill his promise to the indigenous people leads to a confrontation with the trader and a series of comical yet dire circumstances that test his leadership and integrity. Ultimately, the story resolves with a sense of triumph as Cleaver ensures that both the Eskimos and the dogs will receive the nourishment they desperately need, highlighting themes of compassion amidst adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Smith, A. DeHerries

Illustrator: Rowe, Clarence, 1878-1930

EBook No.: 73460

Published: Apr 25, 2024

Downloads: 57

Language: English

Subject: Short stories

Subject: Arctic regions -- Fiction

Subject: Royal North West Mounted Police (Canada) -- Fiction

Subject: Northwest Territories -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:73460:3 2024-04-25T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Rowe, Clarence Smith, A. DeHerries en 1