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Arctic angels

By A. De Herries Smith
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The story follows Sergeant Richard Cleaver of the Mounted Police as he confronts a miserly trader and the suffering Eskimo community whose sled dogs and people are starving. Observing huskies tortured and Eskimos weakened by coast sickness, Cleaver pressures the trader and reassures the natives that he and a colleague will hunt walrus for meat. After a physical confrontation with the trader and rousing the camp, he prepares to risk the ice-filled inlet in a frail skin boat to secure red meat for both people and animals.

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A. De Herries Smith

A. De Herries Smith was an author known for his contributions to adventure and speculative fiction, particularly set in the Arctic. His notable works include "Arctic Angels" and "The Arctic Legions," which explore themes of exploration and survival in extreme environments. Smith's writing often combines elements of adventure with a vivid portrayal of the harsh Arctic landscape, reflecting both the challenges faced by explorers and the allure of the unknown. Through his narratives, he invites readers to engage with the mysteries of the polar regions.

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