02522cam a22003493u 4500 35426 UtSlPG 20260610133817.0 m cr n 260607r20111915utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Stilson, Charles B. (Charles Billings), 1880-1932 Polaris of the Snows Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Produced from the All-Story Cavalier for December 18, 1915 Release date is 2011-02-28 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Polaris of the Snows" by Charles B. Stilson is a science fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Polaris, a young man of extraordinary strength and resilience, who embarks on a journey into the unknown after the death of his father. He seeks to carry out his father's final wish to go north, within the harsh, icy landscapes of a remote wilderness, ultimately leading him toward mysterious encounters with civilization and its complexities. The opening of the book sets a vivid scene of isolation and profound emotional weight as Polaris mourns the death of his father. Despite never having witnessed death before, he demonstrates remarkable dignity and strength, preparing for a journey filled with peril and discovery. As he ventures into the wilderness, he faces the daunting challenges of survival and the emotional burden of loss. Ultimately, he embarks on a quest that not only tests his physical abilities but also introduces him to a world of humans, brimming with violence and beauty, as he grapples with the tension between his primitive upbringing and the intricacies of human civilization. The narrative entices readers with Polaris's touching farewell to his past, signaling the beginning of his transformative quest. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Frank A. Munsey Company, 1915 Science fiction Adventure stories Antarctica -- Discovery and exploration -- Fiction Produced from the All-Story Cavalier for December 18, 1915 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35426 76269 76269