The Call of the North

The Call of the North, written by Stewart Edward White and first published in 1903, is a novel set in the late 19th century that depicts life in the harsh Northern wilderness. The story follows Virginia Albret, the daughter of a powerful trading post Factor, as she navigates the complexities of her sheltered existence and the dangers posed by rival traders. The narrative explores themes of survival, power dynamics, and the impact of judicial error in a world dominated by fur trading and wilderness challenges.