Hudson Stuck

Hudson Stuck
Hudson Stuck was an Anglican priest, educator, and mountain climber best known for co-leading the first successful ascent of Denali (Mount McKinley) in 1913. Born in London in 1863, he later moved to the United States, where he became an advocate for Indigenous rights and worked extensively in Alaska as an Episcopal missionary. Stuck wrote several books about his experiences in Alaska, including "Ten Thousand Miles with a Dog Sled" and "The Ascent of Denali," which documented his mountaineering adventures. His work combined a passion for the outdoors with a deep commitment to the people and culture of Alaska.

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PREFACE Forefront in this book, because forefront in the author’s heart and desire, must stand a plea for the restoration to the greatest mountain in North America of its immemorial native name. If there be any prestige or authority in such matter from the accomplishment of a first complete ascent, “if there be any virtue, if there be any praise,” the author values it chiefly as it may give... more...

PREFACE This volume deals with a series of journeys taken with a dog team over the winter trails in the interior of Alaska. The title might have claimed fourteen or fifteen thousand miles instead of ten, for the book was projected and the title adopted some years ago, and the journeys have continued. But ten thousand is a good round titular number, and is none the worse for being well within the mark.... more...