02132cam a22003253u 4500 36577 UtSlPG 20260610133832.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 08001660 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Roper, Edward A Claim on Klondyke: A Romance of the Arctic El Dorado Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-07-02 Produced by Al Haines "A Claim on Klondyke: A Romance of the Arctic El Dorado" by Edward Roper is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story likely revolves around the theme of adventure and the quest for gold during the Klondike Gold Rush, featuring a central character who embarks on a journey filled with peril and excitement. The protagonist encounters various challenges and forms key relationships, particularly with an Indigenous couple who assist him in his endeavors. The opening of the novel introduces the protagonist, a solitary man wandering through the harsh Arctic wilderness, accompanied by his loyal dog. The intense cold and eerie silence of the scene sets a stark backdrop for the narrative. As he hears distant gunshots, he decides to investigate, propelled by a mix of curiosity and the desire for human connection. He soon encounters Percy Meade, a fellow adventurer who shares tales of hidden gold, ultimately inviting the protagonist to join him on a journey to find wealth in the Klondike region. This sets the stage for their escapades, rich with camaraderie, the challenges of the wild, and the pursuit of fortune. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Klondike River Valley (Yukon) -- Fiction Arctic regions -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36577 77417 77417