Discover the secrets of the wilderness with Milt Dale, a solitary hunter who prefers the company of bears and cougars to that of men. From his hidden paradise in the mountains, he witnesses a plot to kidnap a neighbor's niece and is drawn into a conflict that threatens his seclusion. The story emphasizes the wisdom of the woods and the contrast between the purity of nature and the greed of town-dwellers. It is a romantic adventure that celebrates the self-sufficient life of the mountain man.