The Winds of Chance by Rex Beach

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Author Beach, Rex, 1877-1949
Title The Winds of Chance
Note Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "The Winds of Chance" by Rex Beach is a novel set during the gold rush era, likely written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in the treacherous landscapes of Dyea and Chilkoot Pass, as it follows the experiences of Pierce Phillips and other adventurers seeking fortune in the Yukon. The narrative captures themes of ambition, deception, and the harsh realities faced by gold seekers during a time of frenzy and lawlessness. At the start of the book, we are introduced to a lively scene where gamblers like Mr. "Lucky" Broad engage unwary travelers with shell games, illustrating the duplicitous environment of the frontier. The opening portion establishes the backdrop of a gold rush, characterized by excitement and the struggle for survival. Among the characters, key figures emerge, including Lucky Broad, who runs shady bets, and Pierce Phillips, whose aspirations for wealth lead him into precarious situations. Phillips’s initial optimism and desire for adventure quickly collide with the stark reality of the challenges and unscrupulous individuals he encounters, setting the stage for a story rich in conflict and character development. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Fathers and daughters -- Fiction
Subject Gamblers -- Fiction
Subject Alaska -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 5062
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 1, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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