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The Spell of the Yukon and Other Verses
Sinopsis
The Spell of the Yukon and Other Verses is a poetry collection by Robert W. Service, published in 1907. The poems reflect the spirit of Yukon frontier life, presented through vivid, narrative storytelling. Written by Service while working as a bank employee in Whitehorse and without having firsthand experience of the Klondike Gold Rush, the volume includes well-known humorous ballads such as “The Shooting of Dan McGrew” and “The Cremation of Sam McGee.” Many of the pieces draw on the atmosphere of overheard saloon talk and the tone of campfire tales, bringing together characters and scenes associated with Yukon life.
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