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Title: A Girl of the Klondike
Note: Reading ease score: 76.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary: "A Girl of the Klondike" by Victoria Cross is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the harsh and tumultuous backdrop of the Klondike gold rush, exploring themes of human greed, survival, and the contrast between rural innocence and urban corruption. The main character, Katrine Poniatovsky, is a complex figure navigating the perilous world of Dawson City, where the pursuit of gold has transformed men into relentless, almost savage beings. The opening of the novel paints a vivid picture of the unforgiving Alaskan winter, setting a tone of stark beauty and underlying tension. Katrine, standing in the bustling saloon called the "Pistol Shot," observes a chaotic crowd of miners fueled by "gold fever." Thus we are introduced to the social dynamics of Dawson, where men are driven by desperation and ambition. Amidst the excitement, Katrine engages in a conversation with Stephen Wood, a newcomer seeking to balance his spiritual aspirations with the harsh realities of gold mining. This initial interaction hints at a budding relationship, while also showcasing Katrine’s strength and independence in a male-dominated world. As the narrative progresses, the reader is prompted to consider the personal sacrifices and moral dilemmas faced by those entangled in the madness of the gold rush. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Cross, Victoria, 1868-1952
EBook No.: 23732
Published: Dec 4, 2007
Downloads: 76
Language: English
Subject: Klondike River Valley (Yukon) -- Gold discoveries -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: A Girl of the Klondike
Note: Reading ease score: 76.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Bryan Ness, Annie McGuire and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "A Girl of the Klondike" by Victoria Cross is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the harsh and tumultuous backdrop of the Klondike gold rush, exploring themes of human greed, survival, and the contrast between rural innocence and urban corruption. The main character, Katrine Poniatovsky, is a complex figure navigating the perilous world of Dawson City, where the pursuit of gold has transformed men into relentless, almost savage beings. The opening of the novel paints a vivid picture of the unforgiving Alaskan winter, setting a tone of stark beauty and underlying tension. Katrine, standing in the bustling saloon called the "Pistol Shot," observes a chaotic crowd of miners fueled by "gold fever." Thus we are introduced to the social dynamics of Dawson, where men are driven by desperation and ambition. Amidst the excitement, Katrine engages in a conversation with Stephen Wood, a newcomer seeking to balance his spiritual aspirations with the harsh realities of gold mining. This initial interaction hints at a budding relationship, while also showcasing Katrine’s strength and independence in a male-dominated world. As the narrative progresses, the reader is prompted to consider the personal sacrifices and moral dilemmas faced by those entangled in the madness of the gold rush. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Cross, Victoria, 1868-1952
EBook No.: 23732
Published: Dec 4, 2007
Downloads: 76
Language: English
Subject: Klondike River Valley (Yukon) -- Gold discoveries -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.