""The Way of the North: A Romance of the Days of Baranof"" is a historical fiction novel written by Warren Cheney. The story is set in the early 19th century in Alaska, during the time of Russian colonization. The novel tells the tale of two young people, Mary Standish and Michael, who are brought together by fate and circumstance. Mary is the daughter of a wealthy merchant, while Michael is a young fur trapper who is working for the Russian-American Company. As they navigate their way through the harsh wilderness of Alaska, they face many challenges and obstacles, including dangerous animals, harsh weather conditions, and hostile native tribes. Along the way, they develop a deep and meaningful relationship, which is tested by the cultural differences between them. The novel is a captivating and thrilling adventure story that provides a glimpse into the history and culture of Alaska during the time of Russian colonization. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction, adventure, and romance.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.