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Fictional work using some Western conventions but set outside of the "lower 48," in the Northwest part of the North American continent. The characters are generally of two types, law enforcement, and those lured by the various gold rushes and looking to obtain, by honest or dishonest means, the promised wealth of gold and furs in the Klondike. Law enforcement is represented by the Canadian Northwest Mounted Police, who keep a close guard over fur traders, smugglers, claim jumpers, and robbers--and always get their man. Human characters of whatever type must endure the hostile environment with its harsh cold, and are often dependent on their animals, especially dogs and horses. Indeed, these marvelous animals are often as heroic as their masters, sometimes more so. Frequent literary sources include the early stories of Jack London and the novels of James Oliver Curwood. Note: Not necessary to also use Historical, since that is implied by Yukon. Feature examples: THE CALL OF THE WILD (with Adaptation); THE FAR COUNTRY; THE GOLD RUSH (with Comedy); NORTH TO ALASKA; NORTHWEST MOUNTED POLICE; PO ZAKONU / BY THE LAW / THE UNEXPECTED; RENFREW OF THE ROYAL MOUNTED; ROSE MARIE (with Operetta); THE SPOILERS (with Adaptation); WHITE FANG (with Adaptation). TV examples: KLONDIKE; ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE; SERGEANT PRESTON OF THE YUKON.

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