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The story of how this small band of well-financed,capable explores were defeated by their own stubbornness and the Canadian weather
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Neat fictionalized history of the Ninth Marquess of Deal and his adventures trying to reach the Yukon through some very questionable routes.
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Although not the grand sweep through the ages in one location that we are accustomed to getting from Michener, this book is gripping and informative about the period of the gold rush to the Klondike. Not a fantastic read and--perhaps suffering from its brevity, compared with Michener's other books (As a long section in a bigger book, it would have been more pleasing, IMHO.)--nevertheless, it was definitely worth reading.
It was actually first intended for a portion of his book "Alaska," but as it mainly deals with events in Canada, was left out and later revived in "Journey." Some twenty-seven pages of "Reflections" at the end contain interesting information about how the book was written.
It was actually first intended for a portion of his book "Alaska," but as it mainly deals with events in Canada, was left out and later revived in "Journey." Some twenty-seven pages of "Reflections" at the end contain interesting information about how the book was written.
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For once, Michener's story takes place over only a year. A story of the Klondike Gold Rush of 1897.
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Good Michener, not as good as his more famous books, but still good (shorter) read
Michener adventure novel about five men whose goal is to reach the Klondike gold fields entirely on Canadian soil.
This is the dramatic story of men and women who risk their very lives in a forbidding Arctic land to seek an elusive prize: Klondike Gold.
One of Mitchners best!
One of Mitchners best!
Sane men and women risked their very lives in a forbidding Arctic land to see a dazzling and elusiveelusive prize: Klondike gold.
Accurately portrays the hardships endured by those driven by a dream. Another Michener classic, not to be put down.
Gold fever in Alaska in 1897. Michener at his best.
Not his best work, but entertaining and informational all the same.
From the Publisher
In an absorbing historical novel, five men who brave the frozen Canadian wilderness during the Klondike gold rush of 1897, risking everything to fulfill their dreams. A highly readable drama filled with the blend of fact and fiction that is Michener's trademark.
School Library Journal
YA-- This book is a departure from Michener's traditional style of writing long, in-depth, historical sagas featuring one locality. Here he has taken one slice of history, the gold rush of 1897, and shown the courage of five men as they deal with adversity while trying to reach the gold. Four British aristocrats and one Irish servant start their journey in England with visions of finding gold in the wilds of Canada. It begins easily enough, but soon disaster meets them at every turn. Readers will be drawn in by the strong characterizations, the intriguing plot, and the single-minded resolve of these men to reach their dreams. A novel that gives readers a real feel for the frenzy and determination of the men associated with the gold rush--all in less than 250 pages.-- Susan Penny, St. Cecilia's School, Houston
In an absorbing historical novel, five men who brave the frozen Canadian wilderness during the Klondike gold rush of 1897, risking everything to fulfill their dreams. A highly readable drama filled with the blend of fact and fiction that is Michener's trademark.
School Library Journal
YA-- This book is a departure from Michener's traditional style of writing long, in-depth, historical sagas featuring one locality. Here he has taken one slice of history, the gold rush of 1897, and shown the courage of five men as they deal with adversity while trying to reach the gold. Four British aristocrats and one Irish servant start their journey in England with visions of finding gold in the wilds of Canada. It begins easily enough, but soon disaster meets them at every turn. Readers will be drawn in by the strong characterizations, the intriguing plot, and the single-minded resolve of these men to reach their dreams. A novel that gives readers a real feel for the frenzy and determination of the men associated with the gold rush--all in less than 250 pages.-- Susan Penny, St. Cecilia's School, Houston
A must read about the going to the gold fields of alaska.
Gold fever swept the world in 1897. The chance for untold riches sent thousands of dreamers from all walks of life on a perilous trek toward their fortunes, failures or death. Here, we are immersed in the searing adventures of four English aristocrats and their Irish servant as they misguidedly haul their dreams across cruel Canadian terrain toward the Klondike gold fields.
