02351cam a22003013u 4500 23732 UtSlPG 20260610133538.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Cross, Victoria, 1868-1952 A Girl of the Klondike Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-12-04 Produced by Bryan Ness, Annie McGuire and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "A Girl of the Klondike" by Victoria Cross is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the harsh and tumultuous backdrop of the Klondike gold rush, exploring themes of human greed, survival, and the contrast between rural innocence and urban corruption. The main character, Katrine Poniatovsky, is a complex figure navigating the perilous world of Dawson City, where the pursuit of gold has transformed men into relentless, almost savage beings. The opening of the novel paints a vivid picture of the unforgiving Alaskan winter, setting a tone of stark beauty and underlying tension. Katrine, standing in the bustling saloon called the "Pistol Shot," observes a chaotic crowd of miners fueled by "gold fever." Thus we are introduced to the social dynamics of Dawson, where men are driven by desperation and ambition. Amidst the excitement, Katrine engages in a conversation with Stephen Wood, a newcomer seeking to balance his spiritual aspirations with the harsh realities of gold mining. This initial interaction hints at a budding relationship, while also showcasing Katrine’s strength and independence in a male-dominated world. As the narrative progresses, the reader is prompted to consider the personal sacrifices and moral dilemmas faced by those entangled in the madness of the gold rush. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Klondike River Valley (Yukon) -- Gold discoveries -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23732 64764 64764