The Young Alaskans

By Emerson Hough

Book Overview

The Young Alaskans is a classic adventure novel written by Emerson Hough. The story revolves around a group of five young friends who embark on a thrilling journey to Alaska in search of gold. The group consists of Allan, Rob, Jesse, Walt, and Charlie, who are all between the ages of 13 and 16.The novel begins with the boys traveling by train from Seattle to Skagway, Alaska, where they plan to join the gold rush. Along the way, they encounter several challenges and obstacles, including dangerous weather conditions and treacherous terrain.Once they arrive in Skagway, the boys meet a wise old man named John Hardy, who becomes their guide and mentor. Hardy teaches them survival skills and helps them navigate the rugged Alaskan wilderness.As the boys explore the wilderness, they encounter wild animals, treacherous rivers, and other dangers. They also meet other gold seekers and form lasting friendships.Throughout the novel, the boys learn valuable lessons about teamwork, perseverance, and courage. They also discover the importance of friendship and loyalty.The Young Alaskans is a thrilling adventure story that will captivate readers of all ages. It is a timeless classic that has been enjoyed by generations of readers since its first publication in 1908.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432696270
• ISBN13: 9781432696276
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 304 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"