Lost in the backwoods

A bereaved boy who travels with his father to seek a missing relative is soon plunged into danger when train robbers attack; subsequent separation leads him into vast wilderness where he survives by resourcefulness and the help of a kindly saw-miller. He adapts to life at a saw-mill, bonds with a pony, and faces natural threats such as bear attacks and deep snow, while encountering moral tests, moments of temptation, and a painful confession of guilt. Episodes include a dramatic rescue, an unexpected discovery in a loft, a spectral incident, and a defense of local Indigenous people, culminating in deliverance and a joyful reunion.