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    The Spell of the Yukon and Other Verses
    The Spell of the Yukon and Other Verses
    The Spell of the Yukon and Other Verses
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    The Spell of the Yukon and Other Verses

    Written by Robert W. Service

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    Known as the Bard of the Yukon and as a people's poet, Robert Service immortalized his experience with the Yukon and its gold rush and this collection of poetry. While some poems are anecdotal and amusing, others capture the raw brilliance that frontiers evoke and the ever pioneering spirit of man. Alternately titled Songs of a Sourdough in the United Kingdoms. (Introduction by Becky)
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLibriVox
    Release dateAug 25, 2014
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    Robert W. Service

    Robert W. Service (1874-1958) was born in Preston, Lancashire, England, and came to Canada in 1895, eventually ending up in Yukon Territory in 1904, five years after the Klondike Gold Rush. His many books include the poetry collection The Songs of a Sourdough, the novel The Trail of '98, and the autobiography Ploughman of the Moon. Service later moved to France, where he died.

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