Where the Sun Swings North

Where the Sun Swings North, published in 1922 by Willoughby Barrett, is a novel set in Katleean, Alaska, that explores the lives of Paul Kilbuck, a white trader known as the White Chief, and the native Tlingit people. The narrative examines themes of love, cultural contrasts, and the effects of colonialism as Kilbuck navigates his relationships with the local tribes, particularly with a woman named Naleenah. The story highlights the complexities of authority and attraction amid the stark wilderness, revealing the moral ambiguities of Kilbuck's privileged life.