02132cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000180012624500590014426400510020330000470025433600260030133700260032733800360035350000310038950800260042052011800044653400450162665300450167165300300171685600430174699900170178936577UtSlPG20260610133832.0mcr n260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a08001660  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aRoper, Edward12aA Claim on Klondyke: A Romance of the Arctic El Dorado 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2011  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2011-07-02  aProduced by Al Haines  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aKlondike River Valley (Yukon) -- Fiction  aArctic regions -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36577  c77417d77417