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Title: Smoke Bellew

Note: U.S. Edition; See also #1596 .

Note: Reading ease score: 84.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Contents: The taste of the meat -- The meat -- The stampede to Squaw Creek -- Shorty dreams -- The man on the other bank -- The race for number three -- The little man -- The hanging of Cultus George -- The mistake of creation -- A flutter in eggs -- The town-site of Tra-Lee -- Wonder of woman.

Credits: Produced by Les Bowler, Paul J. Hollander, and David Widger

Summary: "Smoke Bellew" by Jack London is a novel written during the early 20th century, reflective of London's interests in adventure and the rugged spirit of the Klondike Gold Rush era. The story follows Christopher Bellew, an artistically inclined young man who transforms into the hardier persona of Smoke Bellew as he embarks on a journey to Alaska during the gold rush, showcasing his evolution from a life of comfort to embracing the grueling lifestyle of a prospector. At the start of the novel, we meet Christopher Bellew, also known as Kit, who is disillusioned with his life in San Francisco. Encouraged by his iron-willed uncle John Bellew, Kit decides to venture into the Klondike to seek adventure and make a living, despite his lack of experience with the harsh realities of such a life. His initial trepidation and romantic notions quickly confront the rigors of the journey as he faces overwhelming physical challenges, underscoring a theme of self-discovery and resilience. The opening sets the stage for Kit's metamorphosis into Smoke, highlighting the contrast between his previous lifestyle and the demanding new life he is about to endure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: London, Jack, 1876-1916

EBook No.: 5737

Published: May 1, 2004

Downloads: 518

Language: English

Subject: Western stories

Subject: Gold mines and mining -- California -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Smoke Bellew

Note: U.S. Edition; See also #1596 .

Note: Reading ease score: 84.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Contents: The taste of the meat -- The meat -- The stampede to Squaw Creek -- Shorty dreams -- The man on the other bank -- The race for number three -- The little man -- The hanging of Cultus George -- The mistake of creation -- A flutter in eggs -- The town-site of Tra-Lee -- Wonder of woman.

Credits: Produced by Les Bowler, Paul J. Hollander, and David Widger

Summary: "Smoke Bellew" by Jack London is a novel written during the early 20th century, reflective of London's interests in adventure and the rugged spirit of the Klondike Gold Rush era. The story follows Christopher Bellew, an artistically inclined young man who transforms into the hardier persona of Smoke Bellew as he embarks on a journey to Alaska during the gold rush, showcasing his evolution from a life of comfort to embracing the grueling lifestyle of a prospector. At the start of the novel, we meet Christopher Bellew, also known as Kit, who is disillusioned with his life in San Francisco. Encouraged by his iron-willed uncle John Bellew, Kit decides to venture into the Klondike to seek adventure and make a living, despite his lack of experience with the harsh realities of such a life. His initial trepidation and romantic notions quickly confront the rigors of the journey as he faces overwhelming physical challenges, underscoring a theme of self-discovery and resilience. The opening sets the stage for Kit's metamorphosis into Smoke, highlighting the contrast between his previous lifestyle and the demanding new life he is about to endure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: London, Jack, 1876-1916

EBook No.: 5737

Published: May 1, 2004

Downloads: 518

Language: English

Subject: Western stories

Subject: Gold mines and mining -- California -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.