Harry Jenkins, a well-to-do writer, came to the Yukon to gather material for a book. He'd heard much of the men who'd rushed to the north country to get rich quick. With a good outfit and sturdy dogs, he set out to see these miners - the lucky ones and the unfortunates. He visited Indian tribes and presented them with gifts - it delighted him to see their faces glow when they saw the great, heavy, gold watch he carried. It was early morning when Jenkins and his guide waved goodbye to Chief Charlie and his people...