Young, Samuel Hall 1847-1927 creator text utu 2013 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Adventures in Alaska" by Samuel Hall Young is a collection of memoirs detailing the author's experiences and adventures as a pioneer missionary during the late 19th to early 20th century. This work blends personal anecdotes with historical accounts of the gold rushes in Alaska, particularly focusing on Young's interactions with both miners and indigenous communities. It offers a vivid portrayal of the Alaskan wilderness alongside the unique challenges faced by those who lived and worked there. The opening of the book sets the stage for Young's journey to Alaska, recounting the excitement and camaraderie among gold seekers during the Nome Stampede. As he boards a crowded steamboat filled with rough and weather-beaten men, he reflects on his mission to serve the miners as their spiritual guide while also participating in their rugged lifestyle. He introduces several characters including fellow missionaries and miners, drawing attention to their hopes and ambitions. This introduction creates an engaging atmosphere filled with anticipation and a hint of the challenges that lie ahead, laying a foundation for the adventures and the profound connections he will establish in the wilderness. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2013-11-01 Produced by Charlene Taylor, Chris Whitehead, Linda Cantoni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) Original publication data not identified Alaska -- Description and travel -- Juvenile literature F850.5 PZ Original publication data not identified 19008998 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44077 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44077 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134018.0 44077