02332cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000200011324500240013326400510015730000470020833600260025533700260028133800360030749000680034350000310041150800300044252012240047253400750169665300180177165300470178983000680183685600470190485600430195169671UtSlPG20260610134618.0mcr n260607r20231926utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aFarris, Herbert10aGreener than spruce 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2023  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier1 aProduced from the June 5, 1926 issue of Western Story magazine.  aRelease date is 2023-01-06  aRoger Frank and Sue Clark  a"Greener than spruce" by Herbert Farris is a novella likely written in the early 20th century. This fictional work portrays the tale of Harris Benton, an inexperienced yet determined prospector navigating the challenges and realities of life in Alaska during the mining boom. The narrative explores themes of ambition, survival, and the often harsh lessons that accompany the pursuit of fortune in a rugged wilderness.  The story revolves around Harris Benton, a greenhorn who arrives in Alaska with high hopes of striking gold. Despite his lack of experience, he is eager to learn and adapt to the harsh conditions. His initial blunders, such as hauling an excessive amount of lubricating oil intended for sled runners, set the stage for his education in the ways of the frontier. As Benton stakes a claim and discovers gold, he faces the formidable Joe Murtry, who controls the vital water resources necessary for mining. In a clever turn of events, Benton negotiates with Murtry, trading the excess oil he mistakenly brought for a sluice head of water. Ultimately, he transforms his fortunes, illustrating the importance of resourcefulness and resilience amid adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cUnited States: Street & Smith Corporation, 1926  aShort stories  aGold mines and mining -- Alaska -- Fiction 0aProduced from the June 5, 1926 issue of Western Story magazine.4 uhttps://archive.org/details/wsm_1926_06_0540uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69671