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A Daughter of the Snows

A Daughter of the Snows

Yohn, Frederick C.
London, Jack

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ISBN10: 1162775289
ISBN13: 9781162775289
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 340
Weight: 1.00
Height: 0.71 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Daughter of the Snows is a novel written by Jack London, first published in 1902. The book is set in the Yukon Territory during the Klondike Gold Rush of the late 19th century. The story follows Frona Welse, a strong and independent young woman who sets out on a journey to the gold fields to search for her father. Along the way, she encounters a variety of characters, including a corrupt mine owner, a group of Native Americans, and a handsome adventurer named Vance Corliss. Frona must navigate the harsh and unforgiving wilderness, as well as the treacherous social and political landscape of the gold rush, in order to find her place in the world and achieve her goals. A Daughter of the Snows is a gripping tale of adventure, romance, and survival, and is considered one of Jack London's most significant works.1902. American writer (real name John Griffith London). London grew up in poverty, earning a living through various legal and illegal means. He was a sailor and took part in the Klondike gold rush. These experiences provided much of the material for his works and also made him a socialist. The Call of the Wild, the classic story of sled-dog Buck brought him instant celebrity and established his readership to this day. The story begins: All ready, Miss Welse, though I�������m sorry we can�������t spare one of the steamer�������s boats. Frona Welse arose with alacrity and came to the first officer�������s side. We�������re so busy, he explained, and gold-rushers are such perishable freight, at least- I understand, she interrupted, and I, too, am behaving as though I were perishable. And I am sorry for the trouble I am giving you, but-but- She turned quickly and pointed to the shore. Do you see that big log-house? Between the clump of pins and the river? I was born there. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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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