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Title: Ballads of a Cheechako
Note: Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by A. Light and David Widger
Summary: "Ballads of a Cheechako" by Robert W. Service is a collection of narrative poems written in the early 20th century. The poems reflect on the experiences of those who ventured into the wild and often unforgiving landscapes of the North, particularly during the Klondike Gold Rush period. Through vivid imagery and a unique poetic voice, Service captures the spirit of adventure, hardship, and the allure of wealth that drove individuals to seek fortune in the wilderness. At the start of the collection, the opening poem sets a tone of reverence to the North and its rugged beauty, inviting readers into the grim yet enchanting world where men were drawn by the glimmer of gold and the mystique of the Northern lights. The poem "To the Man of the High North" pays tribute to the explorers, highlighting the dual nature of their journey—a combination of splendid victories and harsh realities. The subsequent poem, "Men of the High North," continues this theme, encapsulating the pride and struggles of the adventurers in the rugged Arctic terrain. Throughout these introductory verses, readers meet a cast of characters who embody the spirit of the age: brave pioneers, reckless fortune-seekers, and the specter of greed that looms over them all. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Service, Robert W. (Robert William), 1874-1958
EBook No.: 259
Published: Jul 2, 2008
Downloads: 191
Language: English
Subject: Frontier and pioneer life -- Yukon -- Poetry
Subject: Klondike River Valley (Yukon) -- Gold discoveries -- Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Ballads of a Cheechako
Note: Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by A. Light and David Widger
Summary: "Ballads of a Cheechako" by Robert W. Service is a collection of narrative poems written in the early 20th century. The poems reflect on the experiences of those who ventured into the wild and often unforgiving landscapes of the North, particularly during the Klondike Gold Rush period. Through vivid imagery and a unique poetic voice, Service captures the spirit of adventure, hardship, and the allure of wealth that drove individuals to seek fortune in the wilderness. At the start of the collection, the opening poem sets a tone of reverence to the North and its rugged beauty, inviting readers into the grim yet enchanting world where men were drawn by the glimmer of gold and the mystique of the Northern lights. The poem "To the Man of the High North" pays tribute to the explorers, highlighting the dual nature of their journey—a combination of splendid victories and harsh realities. The subsequent poem, "Men of the High North," continues this theme, encapsulating the pride and struggles of the adventurers in the rugged Arctic terrain. Throughout these introductory verses, readers meet a cast of characters who embody the spirit of the age: brave pioneers, reckless fortune-seekers, and the specter of greed that looms over them all. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Service, Robert W. (Robert William), 1874-1958
EBook No.: 259
Published: Jul 2, 2008
Downloads: 191
Language: English
Subject: Frontier and pioneer life -- Yukon -- Poetry
Subject: Klondike River Valley (Yukon) -- Gold discoveries -- Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.