Ballads of a Cheechako

By by Robert W. Service

Length1h 48m

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Summary

"Ballads of a Cheechako" is a collection of poetry by Robert W. Service, written in 1907. The poems revolve around the author's experiences and impressions of the Yukon and Alaska during the Gold Rush era. A "cheechako" refers to someone new to Alaska, thus the book details the hardships and adventures of a newcomer. Service's gritty and humor-filled style vividly depicts the rugged Northern wilderness and the resilient characters that inhabited it, creating an intriguing read for those interested in the beauty and harshness of nature, as well as human resilience.

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Genre

Other

Length

1 hr 48 mins

Publish date

Jan 1, 1909

Language

English

1To the Man of the High North

12The Prospector

2Men of the High North

13The Black Sheep

3The Ballad of the Northern Lights

14The Telegraph Operator

4The Ballad of the Black Fox Skin

15The Wood-Cutter

5The Ballad of Pious Pete

16The Song of the Mouth-Organ

Ballads of a Cheechako

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