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100 1 _aService, Robert W.
_q(Robert William),
_d1874-1958
245 1 0 _aSongs of a Sourdough
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aWikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Cremation_of_Sam_McGee
500 _aRelease date is 2008-05-20
508 _aProduced by David Clarke, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Songs of a Sourdough" by Robert W. Service is a collection of poetry written during the early 20th century. The poems explore the rugged lives of gold seekers and adventurers in the Yukon, capturing the stark beauty of the landscape as well as the challenges faced by those drawn to its call. The book offers a vivid portrayal of life in the wilderness, highlighting themes of resilience, longing, and the relentless pursuit of dreams amidst a harsh and unforgiving environment. In "Songs of a Sourdough," Service's poems are imbued with the spirit of the North, depicting various characters who embody the struggle and triumph of human experience. The collection features distinct voices, including miners, adventurers, and contemplative souls, all of whom grapple with their inner demons and the lure of gold. Notable poems such as "The Cremation of Sam McGee" and "The Law of the Yukon" mix humor with darker themes, while others like "The Lonely Trail" evoke a sense of nostalgia and yearning. Through vivid imagery and rhythmic verses, Service captures not only the physical struggles of life in the Yukon but also the emotional journey of those who dare to chase their fortunes in the wild. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aYukon River Valley (Yukon and Alaska) -- Poetry
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25546
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