In a Far Country. A Short Story by Jack London

In a Far Country" by Jack London tells the story of two men, Carter Weatherbee and Percy Cuthfert, who, ill-prepared for the harsh conditions of the Yukon, find themselves trapped in a remote cabin during the winter. Despite their differing backgrounds—Weatherbee being a disgruntled clerk seeking adventure and Cuthfert a gentleman of leisure—the extreme isolation and brutal environment force them to rely on each other for survival. However, as the winter progresses, their incompatibility and the strain of confinement lead to mounting tensions and a breakdown in civility. Their situation deteriorates further when they begin to hallucinate, seeing visions of the society they left behind, which exacerbates their despair.