The Popular Magazine, February 1922

Catalog Note *Popular Magazine*, Vol. LXIII, No. 2, February 7, 1922, contains "The Shaman," a complete novel by Roy Norton about two men—the narrator and Jack Braith—stranded in pre-gold-rush Alaska. Braith suffers from snow blindness as they starve during a desperate winter journey downriver, guided only by crude maps from indigenous villagers. Their survival depends on reaching a settlement, and they repeatedly hear references to "Malitka"—identified as either a village or a woman of mysterious reputation. The broader issue concerns whether Peluk, the shaman (a figure of tribal authority), and the enigmatic Lady Malitka are villains or benevolent leaders. The issue also features "Classics in Slang" by H.C. Witwer, "Spunyarn" (serial, part one) by George Hugh Banning, "Little Amby" by Thomas McMorrow, Ralph D. Paine's adventure narrative, and additional stories and verse. Editorial content covers forests, parks, and immigration policy.