The Spoilers by Rex Beach

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Author Beach, Rex, 1877-1949
Title The Spoilers
Note Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "The Spoilers" by Rex Beach is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story is set against the backdrop of the Alaskan gold rush and follows the adventures of Roy Glenister and his partner Dextry as they navigate the challenges of mining claims, violence, and romance. With the influx of miners in search of fortune in Nome, the narrative dives into themes of ambition, betrayal, and the rawness of life on the frontier. At the start of the story, Glenister and Dextry return to Alaska after a previous absence and are immediately drawn into a mix of excitement and tension. They encounter a mysterious young woman, who is fleeing from a group of pursuers, and they instinctively come to her aid. A chaotic skirmish ensues on the docks, revealing the rough and lawless nature of their environment. Alongside the girl, they board the Santa Maria bound for Nome, where they are enveloped in a world of gold seekers, promising riches, and the lingering threat of violence. Their journey sets the stage for a complex web of relationships and the ruthless dynamics of the frontier, hinting at challenges that will arise as they stake their claims in a land fraught with uncertainty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Historical fiction
Subject Western stories
Subject Gold mines and mining -- Yukon River Valley (Yukon and Alaska) -- Fiction
Subject Frontier and pioneer life -- Yukon River Valley (Yukon and Alaska) -- Fiction
Subject Yukon River Valley (Yukon and Alaska) -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 5076
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 1, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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