Project Gutenberg 2006-05-10 Public domain in the USA. 123 Hendryx, James B. (James Beardsley) 1880 1963 The Challenge of the North Produced by Al Haines "The Challenge of the North" by James B. Hendryx is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story appears to take place in a frontier setting, focusing on the lives and interactions of characters involved in the fur trade. Central to the narrative are Oskar Hedin, a fur department head with a deep appreciation for fine furs, and Jean McNabb, the daughter of a prominent local businessman. The backdrop of business rivalry and personal ambitions enriches the narrative, suggesting themes of love, betrayal, and moral dilemmas. At the start of the book, the dialogue between Oskar Hedin and John McNabb introduces us to the world of luxurious furs and the challenge of making a profitable business in Terrace City. Hedin's passion for fur is evident as he admires a stunning Russian sable coat—considered a masterpiece of artistry in furs—while revealing his feelings for Jean McNabb. Jean, who is managing her own social circle and vying for her father's affection, expresses excitement for her upcoming birthday celebration, which includes selecting a fur coat. The tension builds as Hedin grapples with jealousy regarding a newcomer, Wentworth, who is vying for Jean's attention. This opening section lays the groundwork for the complexities of relationships, the competitive atmosphere of the fur trade, and hints at darker undercurrents that may unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 82.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Canada -- Fiction PS Text Category: Adventure Category: Novels Category: American Literature 231370 2025-08-08T04:14:08.975577 text/html 231191 2025-01-08T04:17:54.903139 text/html 153235 2025-08-08T04:14:14.025065 application/epub+zip 155680 2025-08-08T04:14:10.594579 application/epub+zip 155680 2025-08-08T04:14:09.565587 application/epub+zip 294201 2025-08-08T04:14:16.706048 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 269218 2025-08-08T04:14:13.322074 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 225323 2022-09-08T16:08:48.265589 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 206360 2025-08-08T04:14:08.687572 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 206223 2006-05-10T17:00:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17207 2025-08-08T04:14:16.827035 application/rdf+xml 12291 2025-08-08T04:14:10.059574 image/jpeg 3496 2025-08-08T04:14:09.814587 image/jpeg 78707 2006-05-10T17:00:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 149693 2025-08-08T04:14:08.993599 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia