The Spoilers (1906)

By Edwin Pugh

Book Overview

The Spoilers is a novel written by Edwin William Pugh in 1906. Set in the late 19th century during the Klondike Gold Rush, the story revolves around a group of corrupt politicians and businessmen who seek to exploit the gold-mining industry for their own gain. The main character, Roy Glenister, is a young miner who becomes embroiled in a battle against these ""spoilers"" as they attempt to steal his gold claim. Along with his partner, the tough-talking Cherry Malotte, and a group of loyal friends, Glenister fights to protect his claim and expose the corruption that threatens to destroy the entire mining community. The Spoilers is a classic tale of greed, betrayal, and redemption, and has been adapted into several films and stage productions.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: 1437316123
• ISBN13: 9781437316124
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"