Dick Kent with the Malemute Mail

"Dick Kent with the Malemute Mail" by M. M. Oblinger is a story set in the harsh northern territories, where Dick Kent and his friends embark on a perilous journey to deliver life-saving medical supplies during a smallpox epidemic. The narrative begins with a prospector named Davis who is despondent after failing to secure help, which quickly compels him to notify the police about the outbreak and plan a trip to Mackenzie River Barracks for aid. Fueled by embarrassment and shadowed by a looming sense of danger in the desolate landscape, they face daunting challenges testing their bravery and determination as they race against time to save lives from the ravaging disease.