02617cam a22003853u 4500 73460 UtSlPG 20260610134711.0 m cr n 260607r20241928utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Smith, A. De Herries (Augustus De Herries), 1881-1945 Arctic angels Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from the November 15, 1928 issue of Adventure magazine. Release date is 2024-04-25 Roger Frank and Sue Clark "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.) Originally published: New York, NY: The Butterick Publishing Company, 1928 Short stories Arctic regions -- Fiction Royal North West Mounted Police (Canada) -- Fiction Northwest Territories -- Fiction Rowe, Clarence, 1878-1930 Produced from the November 15, 1928 issue of Adventure magazine. https://archive.org/details/AdventureV068N0519281115 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73460 114185 114185