Cold Ghost by Chester S. Geier
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| Author | Geier, Chester S., 1921-1990 |
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| Title | Cold Ghost |
| Note | Reading ease score: 85.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Cold Ghost" by Chester S. Geier is a suspenseful short story published in the late 1940s, reflecting the psychological tension typical of mid-20th-century literature. The narrative revolves around themes of survival, betrayal, and supernatural retribution amidst the harsh, frozen wilderness of Alaska. At its core, the tale examines the chilling consequences of greed and deception. The story follows Matt Hager, a trapper grappling with the dire situation of transporting his sick partner, Cahill, through a brutal snowstorm. As frustration feeds his desire for wealth, Hager devises a plan to abandon Cahill to the cold, believing that the death of his partner will secure the entire profit from their furs for himself. However, after successfully carrying out his heinous act, Hager becomes haunted by an intense, persistent cold that seems to follow him, no matter where he goes. Desperate to rid himself of this chilling presence, Hager's attempts to escape lead him across the country, culminating in a futile search for warmth and solace. In the end, he is left confronted with the consequences of his actions when the cold becomes his ultimate demise. The tragic irony lies in the fact that the heat of life eludes him forever, leaving readers to ponder the true nature of guilt and the spectral weight of past misdeeds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories |
| Subject | Ghost stories |
| Subject | Alaska -- Fiction |
| Subject | Trappers -- Fiction |
| Subject | Dogsledding -- Alaska -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 32685 |
| Release Date | Jun 4, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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