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100 1 _aHayes, Kate Simpson,
_d1856-1945
245 1 0 _aDerby Day in the Yukon, and Other Poems of the "Northland"
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2010-09-19
508 _aE-text prepared by Bryan Ness, Josephine Paolucci, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from images generously made available by Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries (http://www.archive.org/details/toronto)
520 _a"Derby Day in the Yukon, and Other Poems of the 'Northland'" by Kate Simpson Hayes is a collection of poems that captures the spirit and experiences of life in the Yukon during the early 20th century. Written during this time, the book highlights the ruggedness of the Northland, reflecting on themes such as nature, the challenges of frontier life, and the camaraderie among those drawn to the gold rush era. The poems are imbued with a sense of nostalgia, for both the beauty and harshness of the environment, encapsulating the adventures and struggles faced by the inhabitants of this remote landscape. The collection features a range of poems, each illustrating different aspects of life in the Yukon. For example, the titular poem "Derby Day in the Yukon" vividly describes the excitement of dog sled races, emphasizing the passion of the competitors and the thrill of victory amid brutal conditions. Other poems like "The Malamute" and "Heroes" delve into the relationships between humans and their pets, showcasing loyalty and resilience, while also acknowledging the deep sense of loss and regret that accompanies such rugged living. Through a combination of humor and pathos, Hayes effectively conveys the rich tapestry of emotions that define life in the Northland, making each poem a snapshot of a unique story interwoven with the landscape's stark beauty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCanadian poetry
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33758
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