The Decline And Fall Of Samuel Sawbones, M.D., On The Klondike

By J.J. Leisher

Book Overview

The Decline and Fall of Samuel Sawbones, M.D., on the Klondike is a novel by J.J. Leisher. The story follows the titular character, Dr. Samuel Sawbones, as he travels to the Klondike during the gold rush of the late 19th century. As a doctor, Sawbones is initially successful in treating the various ailments and injuries of the miners and prospectors who populate the region. However, as time goes on, Sawbones becomes increasingly disillusioned with the harsh realities of life in the Klondike. He struggles to maintain his own physical and mental health, and eventually succumbs to alcoholism and despair. The novel examines themes of greed, isolation, and the toll that extreme environments can take on the human psyche. Overall, The Decline and Fall of Samuel Sawbones, M.D., on the Klondike is a poignant and thought-provoking exploration of one man's struggle to survive in a harsh and unforgiving landscape.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163771880
• ISBN13: 9781163771884
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 222 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"