Challenge of the Yukon: The Coffin

The Challenge of the Yukon. And King, and your Huskies! The Wonder Dog King, swiftest and strongest of Eskimo lead dogs, places the trail through storm and snow for Sergeant Preston, as he meets the Challenge of the Yukon.

Sergeant Preston was typical of the small band of Northwest Mounted Police, who preserved law and order in the new Northwest country, country where the greed for wealth and power led to frequent violence and bloodshed.

But in spite of the odds against them, Sergeant Preston and his wonder dog King met that challenge and justice ruled triumphant. Two officers of the Northwest Mounted Police stood before Inspector Grayson at Dawson headquarters.

Sergeant Preston was slightly older than Corporal James, but both men were strong and clear-eyed and both listened eagerly as the inspector explained the case on which he was sending them. Now this man Rusty Blake is clever and has boasted that he'll never be taken alive.

As you know he's responsible for the death of one of our officers and he's wanted an Alaska for two or three murders. I'm sending you two men because you know the north as well as he does because we are outstanding records, Mike as well. The man who travels with Blake is called Rico.

He's half-esque of old and half-French Canadian, and is just as ruthless as Blake. He knows the North like the palm of his hand. He's a very dangerous assignment. I'll be very glad to try it, sir.

That goes for me too, Inspector. I was sure you'd want it. Now, Norton, I want you to read it carefully and carry it with you. I'd like to try it. Have you only suggested as to where Blake's trail could be picked up?