The Spell of the Yukon is a collection of poems written by Robert W. Service, originally published in 1907. The book is a tribute to the harsh and beautiful landscape of the Yukon, a region in northern Canada known for its gold rush history and rugged wilderness. The poems in the collection capture the spirit of the Yukon, with vivid descriptions of the landscape, the people, and the animals that inhabit the region. Service's writing is characterized by his use of rhyme and meter, which give the poems a musical quality that ...
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The Spell of the Yukon is a collection of poems written by Robert W. Service, originally published in 1907. The book is a tribute to the harsh and beautiful landscape of the Yukon, a region in northern Canada known for its gold rush history and rugged wilderness. The poems in the collection capture the spirit of the Yukon, with vivid descriptions of the landscape, the people, and the animals that inhabit the region. Service's writing is characterized by his use of rhyme and meter, which give the poems a musical quality that reflects the rhythms of life in the Yukon.Many of the poems in The Spell of the Yukon are inspired by Service's own experiences in the region, where he worked as a bank clerk and later as a gold prospector. His poems celebrate the resilience and courage of the people who lived in the Yukon, as well as the beauty and power of the natural world.Overall, The Spell of the Yukon is a classic work of Canadian literature that has inspired generations of readers with its vivid imagery and evocative language. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Yukon, as well as for fans of poetry and literature in general.One said: Thy life is thine to make or mar, To flicker feebly, or to soar, a star; It lies with thee -- the choice is thine, is thine, To hit the ties or drive thy auto-car.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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