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100 1 _aLondon, Jack,
_d1876-1916
245 1 0 _aSmoke Bellew
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aU.S. Edition; See also #1596.
500 _aRelease date is 2004-05-01
505 0 _aThe taste of the meat -- The meat -- The stampede to Squaw Creek -- Shorty dreams -- The man on the other bank -- The race for number three -- The little man -- The hanging of Cultus George -- The mistake of creation -- A flutter in eggs -- The town-site of Tra-Lee -- Wonder of woman.
508 _aProduced by Les Bowler, Paul J. Hollander, and David Widger
520 _a"Smoke Bellew" by Jack London is a novel written during the early 20th century, reflective of London's interests in adventure and the rugged spirit of the Klondike Gold Rush era. The story follows Christopher Bellew, an artistically inclined young man who transforms into the hardier persona of Smoke Bellew as he embarks on a journey to Alaska during the gold rush, showcasing his evolution from a life of comfort to embracing the grueling lifestyle of a prospector. At the start of the novel, we meet Christopher Bellew, also known as Kit, who is disillusioned with his life in San Francisco. Encouraged by his iron-willed uncle John Bellew, Kit decides to venture into the Klondike to seek adventure and make a living, despite his lack of experience with the harsh realities of such a life. His initial trepidation and romantic notions quickly confront the rigors of the journey as he faces overwhelming physical challenges, underscoring a theme of self-discovery and resilience. The opening sets the stage for Kit's metamorphosis into Smoke, highlighting the contrast between his previous lifestyle and the demanding new life he is about to endure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWestern stories
653 _aGold mines and mining -- California -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5737
999 _c47763
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