02303cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000410011324500120015426400510016630000470021733600260026433700260029033800360031649000650035250000310041750800300044852012150047853400820169365300180177565300340179365300300182783000650185785600430192274142UtSlPG20260610134721.0mcr n260607r20241924utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aPierce, Frank Richardson,d1881-196610aRaw men 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2024  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier1 aProduced from the November 1924 issue of Blue Book Magazine.  aRelease date is 2024-07-28  aRoger Frank and Sue Clark  a"Raw Men" by Frank Richardson Pierce is a short story written in the early 20th century that delves into themes of survival, civilization, and the contrasting codes of conduct between cultures. The narrative unfolds in the Arctic, emphasizing the struggle for existence amidst the harsh environment and exploring the philosophical underpinnings of self-preservation versus altruism.  The story centers on Dick Walton, a privileged young man sent aboard a trading schooner with a crew that includes a blue-eyed Swede and an experienced Eskimo. As the vessel faces the perilous Arctic ice, Walton grapples with his identity and worth when confronted by nature’s brutality. After the ship is crushed by ice, he survives alongside the Eskimo. Their dynamic reveals divergent worldviews regarding survival and sacrifice, culminating in a poignant moment where the native demonstrates profound selflessness, choosing to starve so that Walton can live. The narrative culminates in a reflection on the nature of man, civilization, and the codes that govern our lives, ultimately leading to a deeply introspective realization for Walton about true humanity and sacrifice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cNew York: The Consolidated Magazines Corporation, 1924  aShort stories  aShipwreck survival -- Fiction  aArctic regions -- Fiction 0aProduced from the November 1924 issue of Blue Book Magazine.40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74142