Snow-shoes and Sledges
A Sequel to "The Fur-Seal's Tooth"By Kirk Munroe
Length8h 25m
About this audiobook
In "Snow-shoes and Sledges," Kirk Munroe presents a vivid narrative that masterfully intertwines adventure with naturalistic detail, capturing the essence of life in the snowy wilderness. The book's descriptive prose evokes the harsh yet breathtaking landscapes of the North, illustrating the challenges faced by its characters. Munroe's keen observations of the flora and fauna, along with his affection for outdoor life, situate this work within the tradition of American outdoor literature while reflecting the larger cultural fascination with nature and exploration in the late 19th century. Kirk Munroe, an ardent outdoorsman and advocate for the preservation of wilderness, drew on his own experiences for this novel. His background as a writer and naturalist, combined with his profound understanding of the Northern territories, informs every page. Munroe's dedication to nature and his ability to convey its beauty and adversity are rooted in a life spent traversing the terrains he so vividly describes, moving beyond mere storytelling to create a robust environmental consciousness that resonates with his time. For readers seeking an engaging and immersive experience of early American literature intertwined with themes of nature and adventure, "Snow-shoes and Sledges" is a compelling choice. Munroe'Äôs storytelling invites readers to partake in the thrill of exploration and the rugged beauty of the wilderness, making it a significant addition to the canon of adventure literature.
Audiobook details
GenreAction and Adventure, Historical Fiction
Length8 hrs 25 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 14, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I ALLOWED TO SPEAK FOR THEMSELVES
2CHAPTER II A DANGEROUS BERTH OFF YUKON MOUTH
3CHAPTER III MEASLES AND MUTINY
4CHAPTER IV PHIL ASSUMES COMMAND AND ASSERTS HIS AUTHORITY
5CHAPTER V A PARSON AT THE WHEEL
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6CHAPTER VI FLOATING ICE AND “CHY”
7CHAPTER VII THE “CHIMO” GOES INTO WINTER-QUARTERS
8CHAPTER VIII LIFE AT AN ARCTIC MISSION
9CHAPTER IX PHIL’S ESKIMO MILITIA
10CHAPTER X A SAD ROMANCE OF THE WILDERNESS
11CHAPTER XI THE BOYS CARRY THEIR POINT
12CHAPTER XII PHIL FEEDS HIS DOGS
13CHAPTER XIII MUSIC OF THE SLEDGE-BELLS
14CHAPTER XIV WINTER TRAVEL BENEATH THE ARCTIC AURORA
15CHAPTER XV PHIL HEARS FROM HIS FATHER
16CHAPTER XVI THE MATE’S STORY
17CHAPTER XVII JALAP COOMBS’S FOURTEEN PAIR OF FEET
18CHAPTER XVIII CHRISTMAS ON THE TANANA
19CHAPTER XIX A BATTLE WITH WOLVES
20CHAPTER XX CHITSAH’S NATURAL TELEPHONE
21CHAPTER XXI A YUKON MINING CAMP
22CHAPTER XXII THE NEW ARRIVAL AT FORTY MILE
23CHAPTER XXIII LAW IN THE GOLD DIGGINGS
24CHAPTER XXIV REAPPEARANCE OF THE FUR-SEAL’S TOOTH
25CHAPTER XXV SERGE DISCOVERS A CURIOUS CAVERN
26CHAPTER XXVI CAMPING ’MID PREHISTORIC BONES
27CHAPTER XXVII LOST IN THE FOREST
28CHAPTER XXVIII PHIL ASSUMES A RESPONSIBILITY
29CHAPTER XXIX A WILDERNESS ORPHAN
30CHAPTER XXX JALAP AND THE DOGS SING A LULLABY
31CHAPTER XXXI NEL-TE QUALIFIES AS A BRANCH PILOT
32CHAPTER XXXII THE FUR-SEAL’S TOOTH CREATES A SENSATION
33CHAPTER XXXIII LOST IN A MOUNTAIN BLIZZARD
34CHAPTER XXXIV COASTING FIVE MILES IN FIVE MINUTES
35CHAPTER XXXV HOW JALAP COOMBS MADE PORT
36CHAPTER XXXVI THE MOST FAMOUS ALASKAN GLACIER
37CHAPTER XXXVII BIG AMOOK AND THE CHILKAT HUNTERS
38CHAPTER XXXVIII THE TREACHEROUS SHAMAN OF KLUKWAN
39CHAPTER XXXIX INVADING A CAPTAIN’S CABIN
40CHAPTER XL IN SITKA TOWN
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