The ice goes out by Frank Richardson Pierce

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Author Pierce, Frank Richardson, 1881-1966
Illustrator Pyles, V. E. (Virgil Evans), 1891-1965
Title The ice goes out
Original Publication New York: The Butterick Publishing Company, 1928.
Credits Roger Frank and Sue Clark
Summary "The Ice Goes Out" by Frank Richardson Pierce is a short story published in the late 1920s. It is set in the northern territory of Alaska and revolves around the annual event known as the ice pool, which celebrates the dramatic melting of winter ice and marks the beginning of spring in the region. The narrative explores themes of hope, luck, and the tension between honest men and crooks, capturing the spirit of a community drawn together by their shared anticipation of the ice's break-up. The story follows Mack Leach, a determined prospector who believes this year is his chance to win the ice pool by cleverly planning a robbery of Con Welch's store. However, after the heist, the ice begins to break, leading to a chaotic chase where the crooks try to escape from the law even as the powerful river threatens to engulf them. The narrative culminates in a dramatic and suspenseful scene where the inevitable force of nature claims its victims, leaving the fate of the gold and its would-be winners uncertain. Ultimately, the story highlights the unpredictability of life and fortune, as it is revealed that Leach won the pool, but not without significant cost and loss. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Short stories
Subject Alaska -- Fiction
Subject Burglary -- Fiction
Subject Sweepstakes -- Fiction
Subject Thawing -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 74113
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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