Jack Chanty

'Jack Chanty: A Story of Athabasca' is a riveting novel by Hulbert Footner that follows the adventures of a young man named Jack Chanty, as he travels down the Spirit River on a makeshift raft, singing and playing his banjo. When he arrives at the small settlement of Fort Cheever, he is drawn to the pretty young girl he sees soaping her infant brother on a flat-bottomed barge. Despite her disquieting wistfulness, Jack is determined to pursue her. But as the story unfolds, Jack must navigate the harsh realities of life in the Athabasca region, including violence, greed, and betrayal, all while trying to win the heart of this girl.