The Winds of Chance : Kessinger Publishing : 9781162807638 : 1162807636 : 10 Sep 2010 : The Winds of Chance is a novel by Rex E. Beach that tells the story of young American adventurer, Jack Byrne, who sets out on a journey to explore the remote regions of Alaska. Along the way, he meets a beautiful, mysterious woman named Paula, who is traveling with her father, a wealthy industrialist. Despite warnings from his friends and family, Jack becomes infatuated with Paula and decides to follow her and her father to their remote mining camp.As Jack settles into life at the camp, he discovers that Paula's father is involved in a dangerous scheme to control the world's gold supply. Jack becomes embroiled in the plot and must use all his wits and courage to survive in the harsh Alaskan wilderness and outsmart the ruthless men who seek to control him.The Winds of Chance is a thrilling adventure story that takes readers on a journey through the rugged terrain of Alaska, filled with danger, romanc