Rhymes of a Rolling Stone

By Robert W. Service

Book Overview

"Rhymes of a Rolling Stone" is a classic collection of verse by the celebrated "Bard of the Yukon," Robert W. Service. This evocative anthology captures the spirit of adventure and the raw, untamed beauty of the wilderness, reflecting the author's own experiences as a traveler and observer of the human condition. Through rhythmic and accessible lines, Service explores themes of wanderlust, the hardships of the trail, and the quiet dignity found in nature's most remote corners.

The poems within this volume resonate with the vigor of the early 20th-century frontier. From the haunting landscapes of the Canadian North to the introspective musings of a restless soul, the work balances rugged realism with a poignant sense of nostalgia. Service's mastery of narrative poetry is on full display here, offering readers a window into the lives of prospectors, dreamers, and outcasts. "Rhymes of a Rolling Stone" remains a foundational work in adventure literature, celebrated for its ability to transform the grit of pioneer life into enduring art. It is an essential read for those drawn to the call of the wild and the timeless allure of the open road.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1025342712
• ISBN13: 9781025342719
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 198 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Terrible print and missing pages

There's a lot of problems with this book. It's not the material that's the problem, is the physical book. It's missing the last two poems. This book has terrible formatting. The poems are one after another with no break in between and no title is bolded so you can't tell where one ends in the next begins. It really looks like it was just copy and pasted from the internet without any formatting. I'm highly disappointed and would return it if I could.