Hall Young of Alaska: The Mushing Parson

by Samuel Hall Young, John A. Marquis (Introduction)

Hall Young of The Mushing Parson is a biographical book written by S. Hall Young. The book tells the story of Hall Young, a Presbyterian minister who traveled to Alaska in the late 1800s to spread the gospel to the native people. Young not only preached the gospel but also became an expert dog musher and explorer, traveling vast distances across the frozen tundra to reach remote villages. The book details Young's adventures in Alaska, including his encounters with dangerous animals, harsh weather conditions, and hostile tribes. It also explores his relationships with the native people and his efforts to bridge the cultural divide between them and the white settlers. The book is a fascinating account of a remarkable man who dedicated his life to serving others in a challenging and unforgiving environment. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Alaska, the role of religion in frontier life, and the art of dog mushing.1927. The autobiographical tales of an American missionary, naturalist and explorer in the territory of Alaska. Old Butler; Whence?; The Best of Parents; Childhood; Education; Northwestward Ho!; Up Against It; The Queer People; Beginnings; Blunders; The Gathering Cloud; The Storm; Victory; Superstition Dies Hard; Tearing Down and Building Up; Great Events; Organization; A Voyage of Enchantment; A Great Discovery; The Northern Tribes; Catastrophe and Compensation; The Hydas; A Busy Year; Real Progress; The Fire; Civil Government; The Worst Savages; Native Mythology; Last Years at Fort Wrangell; Good-Bye, Wrangell; The Great Stampede; The Survival of the Fittest; Religion in the Klondike; King Winter Fruition The Nome Rush; Progress Amid Confusion; The Fairbanks Stampede; Friendly Alaska and Lonely New York; The Homecoming; and L'Envoi.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.

480 pages, Paperback

First published May 7, 2004

About the author

Samuel Hall Young graduated from the University of Wooster in Ohio and the Western Theological Seminary in Allegheny, Pennsylvania and was ordained by the Presbyterian Church. He went to Fort Wrangel, Alaska as a missionary and explorer, organized the first Protestant Church in Alaska, held pastorates in California, Illinois, Iowa, and Ohio and was later sent to the Klondike. In 1879 and again in 1880 he accompanied John Muir when he discovered Glacier Bay, Alaska. During a mountain climb near Glendora on the Stikine River, he almost fell to his death after dislocating both arms and was only saved from a narrow ledge when John Muir pulled him to safety with his teeth. In 1904, he established the First Presbyterian Church in the new town of Fairbanks. He was appointed superintendent of Presbyterian missions in Alaska.
1847-1927