02233cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000380011324500760015126400510022730000470027833600260032533700260035133800360037750000310041350801060044452012010055053400450175165300370179665300260183385600430185999900170190211668UtSlPG20260610133258.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aCurwood, James Oliver,d1878-192714aThe Gold Hunters: A Story of Life and Adventure in the Hudson Bay Wilds 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-03-01  aProduced by Roger Frank and Sue Clark, Suzanne Shell, Björn Lijnema and PG Distributed Proofreaders  a"The Gold Hunters: A Story of Life and Adventure in the Hudson Bay Wilds" by James Oliver Curwood is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the thrilling adventures of Roderick Drew, Wabigoon, and the faithful Mukoki as they venture into the wilderness of Canada on a quest for gold, all while facing numerous challenges and dangers, including the ruthless Woongas, a tribe of outlaw Indians.  At the start of the narrative, the scene is set in the vast solitude of the Canadian wilderness, where the protagonists are on a high-stakes pursuit of a Hudson Bay mail sled. They encounter various elements of nature and wildlife as they track the sled, seeking adventure and facing the harsh realities of the wild. Wabigoon, whose sister Minnetaki has been captured, and Mukoki, an experienced Indian warrior, exemplify bravery and loyalty throughout their desperate chase. The opening lays the groundwork for a gripping tale filled with excitement, tension, and the intrinsic bond of friendship, setting the stage for the challenges that lie ahead as they embark on their quest to rescue Minnetaki and find the fabled gold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aGold mines and mining -- Fiction  aHudson Bay -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11668  c53114d53114