Lorita, An Alaskan Maiden (1891)

Lorita, An Alaskan Maiden is a novel written by Susie Champney Clark and was first published in 1891. The book tells the story of Lorita, a young Alaskan woman who lives in a remote village in the Alaskan wilderness with her father, a fur trader. Lorita is a skilled hunter and fisherwoman, and her life is centered around the natural world and the rhythms of the seasons.When a group of American tourists arrive in the village, Lorita is drawn to one of the young men, a wealthy and handsome New Yorker named Harold. Despite their different backgrounds and cultures, Lorita and Harold fall in love, and their relationship is tested by the challenges of the Alaskan wilderness and the disapproval of Lorita's father.As Lorita and Harold navigate the complexities of their relationship, they also encounter other characters who represent different aspects of Alaskan life, including Native Alaskans, Russian fur traders, and gold miners. Through their experiences, Lorita and Harold come to appreciate the beauty and harshness of the Alaskan landscape, as well as the resilience and resourcefulness of the people who call it home.Lorita, An Alaskan Maiden is a vivid and engaging portrayal of life in the Alaskan wilderness at the turn of the 20th century, and a timeless tale of love, adventure, and cultural exchange.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.