영어로 읽는 고전 _ 에머슨 허프의 극지방의 알래스카 젊은이
"Young Alaskans in the Far North"는 Emerson Hough가 1918년에 발표한 청소년 모험 소설로, "The Young Alaskans" 시리즈의 또 다른 작품입니다.
이 소설은 Rob, Jesse, John 세 소년이 알래스카의 최북단 지역으로 모험을 떠나는 이야기를 담고 있습니다. 이들은 극지방의 혹독한 환경에서 에스키모 문화를 접하고, 북극권의 독특한 자연 현상들을 경험하게 됩니다.
Hough는 이 작품에서 알래스카 극북 지역의 독특한 자연환경과 원주민들의 생활 방식을 상세히 묘사합니다. 특히 에스키모 문화에 대한 이해와 존중, 극한의 자연환경에서의 생존 기술, 그리고 팀워크의 중요성을 효과적으로 전달합니다.
작품은 모험 소설의 흥미진진한 요소들과 함께 북극권의 자연과 문화에 대한 교육적 내용을 풍부하게 담고 있습니다. 청소년들에게 새로운 문화에 대한 이해와 자연에 대한 경외심을 심어주는 동시에, 모험과 우정의 가치를 전달하는 작품으로 평가받고 있습니다.

Classics in English _ Young Alaskans in the Far North by Emerson Hough
"Young Alaskans in the Far North" is a youth adventure novel published by Emerson Hough in 1918, and is another work in the "The Young Alaskans" series.
This novel tells the story of three boys, Rob, Jesse, and John, who go on an adventure to the northernmost part of Alaska. They encounter Eskimo culture in the harsh environment of the Arctic and experience the unique natural phenomena of the Arctic Circle.
In this work, Hough describes in detail the unique natural environment and the lifestyle of the natives of the Alaskan Far North. In particular, he effectively conveys the importance of understanding and respect for Eskimo culture, survival skills in extreme natural environments, and teamwork.
The work contains an abundance of educational content about the nature and culture of the Arctic Circle along with the exciting elements of an adventure novel. It is evaluated as a work that instills in young people an understanding of a new culture and a sense of awe for nature, while conveying the values of adventure and friendship.

Summary
"Young Alaskans in the Far North" by Emerson Hough is a historical adventure written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows three boys?Jesse, John, and Rob?as they embark on a thrilling expedition with their Uncle Dick into the rugged wilderness of northern Canada. The story intertwines their youthful enthusiasm with rich deions of the landscape and culture they encounter along the way, as they prepare to explore some of the least known regions of the earth. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the boys as they wait for their journey to the Arctic Circle to commence from Athabasca Landing. Their eagerness is palpable, yet they are also filled with youthful bravado as they plan their expedition. They discuss past explorers like Sir Alexander Mackenzie, preparing mentally and physically for the difficult journey ahead while forming a bond over shared excitement and a sense of adventure. As they gather their supplies and anticipate the challenges of the wilderness, the narrative builds the atmosphere of exploration and discovery, promising an engaging tale of resilience and camaraderie against the backdrop of breathtaking yet treacherous northern landscapes.

Contents
I. The Start for the Midnight Sun
II. The Scows
III. The Great Brigade
IV. The Grand Rapids
V. White-water Days
VI. On the Steamboat
VII. The Wild Portage
VIII. On the Mackenzie
IX. Under the Arctic Circle
X. Farthest North
XI. The Midnight Sun
XII. The Rat Portage
XIII. Down the Porcupine
XIV. At Fort Yukon
XV. The Fur Trade
XVI. Dawson, the Golden City
XVII. What Uncle Dick Thought