North of Fifty-Three is a novel by Rex E. Beach that follows the story of a man named Neil Bonner, who travels to the Canadian wilderness to make his fortune. Neil is a young man from Chicago who is determined to succeed in the lumber industry. He sets out on a journey to the remote town of Athabasca Landing, where he meets a group of rugged men who are also seeking their fortunes. Neil quickly learns that life in the wilderness is tough and unforgiving,...