The Spell of the Yukon and Other Verses: Poetry Guide and Free Edition
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The Spell of the Yukon and Other Verses is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Service, Robert W. (Robert William) (1874–1958).
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"The Spell of the Yukon and Other Verses" by Robert W. Service is a poetry collection published in 1907. Written by a bank employee in Whitehorse who had never seen the Klondike Gold Rush firsthand, these verses capture the spirit of Yukon frontier life through vivid storytelling. The collection features famous humorous ballads like "The Shooting of Dan McGrew" and "The Cremation of Sam McGee," poems born from overheard saloon revelry and campfire tales. This wildly successful book sold over three million copies and made Service a celebrated poet before he ever set foot in Dawson City.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Spell of the Yukon and Other Verses
- Author credits: Service, Robert W. (Robert William) (1874–1958)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Yukon River Valley (Yukon and Alaska) -- Poetry
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- Canada
- Category: Adventure
- Category: Poetry
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