Snow-blind

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Gutenberg ID

76689

Title

Snow-blind

Language

en

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Project Gutenberg

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In the frozen wilds of the Canadian north, Kitchener Tearl receives a cryptic radio message hinting that his missing father, Inspector Bill Tearl, may still be alive. Blending adventure with mystery, this tale follows Kitchener as he navigates treacherous terrain, confronts hostile tribes, and uncovers a web of deception involving his brother Jerry and a notorious outlaw. With atmospheric tension and a heartwarming resolution, Snow-blind offers a gripping journey through the harsh beauty of the Arctic.

Summary up to 500 words

In Albert M. Treynor's *Snow-blind*, the narrative begins in New York, where Kitchener Tearl, a young man devoted to the memory of his missing father, Inspector Bill Tearl, hears a cryptic radio broadcast. The message, signed by a woman named Diane, mentions a letter for 'Sergeant Buck Tearl' and the enigmatic phrase, 'The dead do not always die.' Kitchener deduces that his prodigious brother, Jerry, who vanished years ago, is alive and serving as a Mountie. Despite his sister Jane's warnings about the treacherous frozen wilderness, Kitchener resolves to travel north to find them. Upon reaching the remote region of Great Owl Run, Kitchener discovers that Jerry has already ventured into the wild, impersonating Sergeant Buck Tearl to search for their father. Kitchener remains behind to protect Diane Durand, a local woman whose uncle was involved in a past tragedy. The brothers soon realize they are being hunted by a gang of outlaws led by the ruthless Hell Bent, who seeks stolen gold and revenge. The tension escalates when hostile Yellow Knife Indians demand the surrender of Oogly, an Inuit man accused of killing one of their own. Although the Indians are initially superstitiously afraid of a great owl, they eventually confront the cabin, leading to a chaotic shootout where Kitchener is temporarily blinded by snow. Guided by a mysterious owl named Shedim, Kitchener navigates the blizzard to a cabin where he finds the prisoner is indeed his brother Jerry. The truth is revealed: Jerry had gone north to find their father, while Kitchener stayed to guard Diane. It turns out Bill Tearl had survived, living among the Esquimaux, and the radio message was sent by him. The story concludes with the capture of the outlaws, the resolution of the conflicts, and the emotional reunion of the Tearl family. Amidst the harsh adversity of the north, the novel celebrates the resilience of the human spirit and the enduring power of family bonds, ending with a tender acknowledgment of love between Kitchener and Diane.

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Categories

• Adventure
• Fiction
• Mystery