The Winds of Chance
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ISBN10: 1417900857
ISBN13: 9781417900855
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 23 2005
Pages: 528
Weight: 1.69
Height: 1.18 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781417900855
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 23 2005
Pages: 528
Weight: 1.69
Height: 1.18 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Winds of Chance is a novel by Rex E. Beach that tells the story of a young man named Jack Byrne who is forced to leave his hometown in Michigan and embark on a journey to Alaska in search of gold. Along the way, he meets a variety of colorful characters, including a beautiful woman named Cherry Malotte, who runs a saloon in the small town of Nome.As Jack struggles to find his fortune in the harsh Alaskan wilderness, he becomes increasingly drawn to Cherry, who has a mysterious past and a reputation as a tough and independent woman. Despite their differences, the two form a deep connection that is tested by the challenges they face in the unforgiving landscape of the Far North.The novel is set against the backdrop of the Klondike Gold Rush of the late 19th century, a time of great excitement and opportunity but also one of danger and uncertainty. Beach captures the spirit of this era with vivid descriptions of the rugged terrain and the colorful characters who were drawn to it.The Winds of Chance is a classic adventure story that combines romance, suspense, and action in a thrilling tale of love and survival in the wilds of Alaska. It is a timeless tale that continues to captivate readers today.1918. Rex Beach was well on his way to becoming a lawyer when he was hit by Gold Rush Fever and left for the Klondike to strike it rich. He never found gold, but his travels had sparked his imagination and he began to write. His tales of adventures quickly made him into a popular author. The Winds of Chance begins: With an ostentatious flourish Mr. Lucky Broad placed a crisp ten-dollar bill in an eager palm outstretched across his folding-table. The gentleman wins and the gambler loses! Mr. Broad proclaimed to the world. The eye is quicker than the hand, and the dealer�������s moans is music to the stranger�������s ear. With practiced touch he rearranged the three worn walnut-shells which constituted his stock in trade. 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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