Challenge of the Yukon: The Dog-Head Nugget

The challenge of the Yukon. The wonder dog king swift distance strongest of Eskimo lead dogs blazes the trail through storm and snow for Sergeant Preston as he meets the challenge of the Yukon. Sergeant Preston was typical of a small band of Northwest mounted police who preserved law and order in the new Northwest country

with a greed for wealth and power led to frequent violence and bloodshed. shed. But in spite of the odds against them, Sergeant Preston and his wonder dog King met that challenge and Justice ruled triumphant.

Though the ice still glazed the lake and snow covered everything, there were definite signs of approaching spring. The Yukon days were longer and brighter and the sun at times felt warm on the prospector's face. It was early morning when Sergeant Preston sat in Pat Gallagher's cabin having breakfast.

You had to come around the shore of the lake, didn't you? That's the only reason I hate to see spring come. I get short on my trip by 20 miles like it comes straight across.

There's two dangers now. Bad holes frozen over thin ice and covered with snow. The ice has been dangerous for over a week. Drink some water to eat and warm yourself while he puts some salt pork in the grid.

Thanks, bud. Mmm, this tastes good. Listen to King. Don't tell me as long a visitor as I'm having. You're the first one who's been here in three weeks. Three weeks. No wonder why it's working.

What's the matter, King? He's looking at him today. All right, look. There's a man crossing the lake, the fool. Doesn't he know he'll break through? Hey! He can't hear you. He's too far away and his ears are covered.