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Robert William Service (January 16, 1874 - September 11, 1958) was a British-Canadian poet and writer, often called "the Bard of the Yukon". Born in Lancashire of Scottish descent, he was a bank clerk by trade, but spent long periods travelling in Western America and Canada,... Read Full Overview

"Ballads of a Cheechako" is a collection of poems written by Robert W. Service, a British-Canadian poet known for his evocative verse, often inspired by the landscapes and experiences of the Yukon during the Klondike Gold Rush. The term "Cheechako" refers to a newcomer or someone... Read Full Overview

Ballads of a Cheechako is a collection of poetry by the famous author and poet Robert W. Service. Odin's Library Classics is dedicated to bringing the world the best of humankind's literature from throughout the ages. Carefully selected, each work is unabridged from classic works... Read Full Overview

This antiquarian book contains a collection of poems written by Robert William Service. A delightful collection of poetic tales of northern gold rush living that offers incredible insights into the lives and outlooks of the men and women of the region, these poems will appeal... Read Full Overview

A bold voice from the Yukon frontier era returns. A fresh wind through rugged northern landscapes speaks in clear, enduring verse. Ballads Of A Cheechako gathers Robert W. Service's storied narratives into a concise poetry collection that rewards casual readers and classic literature... Read Full Overview

A delightful collection of poetic tales of northern gold rush living that offers incredible insights into the lives and outlooks of the men and women of the region, these poems will appeal to any lovers of poetry and constitute a veritable must-read for fans of Services work... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview