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This volume deals with a series of journeys taken with a dog team over the winter trails in the interior of Alaska. The title might have claimed fourteen or fifteen thousand miles instead of ten, for the book was projected and the title adopted some years ago, and the journeys have continued. But ten thousand is a good round titular number, and is none the worse for being well within the mark. Besides the physical attractions of this country, it has a gentle aboriginal population that arouses in many ways the respect and the sympathy of all kindly people; and it has some of the hardiest and ...

Join us on an exhilarating journey as we recount the remarkable story of the first ascent of Denali in 1913, led by the intrepid explorers Hudson Stuck, Harry Karstens, Walter Harper, and Robert Tatum. This captivating narrative honors the restoration of the mountains original name, weaving together adventure, perseverance, and the spirit of exploration. Experience the challenges they faced and the triumphs they achieved in this breathtaking tale of human courage and ambition. (summary by Fritz)