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Book Synopsis: Here is the incredible true story of one woman’s fight for survival in the Arctic wilderness. When she was nine years old, Olive Fredrickson witnessed her mother’s death in the Arctic wilderness. At nineteen, she married a trapper who led her into a perilous life far removed from the comforts of civilization. Told from a harrowing first-person perspective, Fredrickson recounts the hair-raising experiences of her first years in the frozen wasteland that was her husband’s hunting ground. When her attempt to run a farm single-handedly, after her husband’s death, threatened to end in ruin, Fredrickson walked 40 miles alone to the nearest village, in a desperate attempt to obtain food for her starving family by bartering against future crops. It was a life-or-death journey filled with bears, wolves, and unparalleled danger. THE SILENCE OF THE NORTH is a story of extraordinary adventure, courage, and human determination in the face of impossible odds.
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Discover the breathtaking true story of Olive Fredrickson in "The Silence of the North," an incredible tale of survival in the Arctic wilderness. Witnessing her mother's tragic death at just nine years old, Olive's life takes a dramatic turn when she marries a trapper, plunging her into a perilous existence far from civilization. This gripping memoir unfolds through Olive's own eyes, as she recounts the hair-raising experiences she faced in the frozen wasteland that became her husband's hunting ground.
Unyielding in the face of adversity, Olive takes on the tremendous challenge of running a farm alone after her husband's passing. Threatened by ruination, she embarks on a daring 40-mile journey to the nearest village, defying the dangers of the Arctic wilderness. Battling bears, wolves, and unimaginable perils, Olive's determination to acquire food for her starving family through bartering against future crops becomes a life-or-death quest.
Prepare to be captivated by Olive Fredrickson's inspiring story of adventure and courage. "The Silence of the North" is an extraordinary testament to the indomitable human spirit that defies impossible odds. Experience the raw power of survival against nature's harshest tests.
Embark on a journey of courage and resilience with Olive Fredrickson in "The Silence of the North."
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