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  • The Collected Verse of Robert Service

    by Robert W. Service ...
    Robert Service (1874-1958) dreamed of a life of adventure and freedom to live and write as he wanted, surrounded by nature and the beauty of the world. Born in Lancashire, England, he developed an urge early on to travel abroad, and set his sights on the rough and tumble "wild west" of Canada. Part journalist and part storyteller, he ventured up and down the west coast of the United States and ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • The Spell of the Yukon and Other Verses

    by Robert W. Service ...
    This antiquarian volume contains a collection of some of Robert William Service's most influential and esteemed poetry, including 'The Shooting of Dan McGrew' and 'The Cremation of Sam McGee'. This wonderful collection constitutes a must-have for fans and collectors of Service's work, and would make for a worthy addition to anyone's bookshelf. The chapters of this book included: 'The Land God ... Read more

    $9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Ballads of a Cheechako

    by Robert W. Service ...
    In "Ballads of a Cheechako," Robert W. Service captures the raw essence of the Klondike Gold Rush through a unique blend of lyrical poetry and narrative storytelling. Written during the early 20th century, the collection indulges in the exuberance and trials of newcomers, or 'cheechakos,' who flocked to the Yukon in search of fortune. Service's evocative use of rhythm and meter, along with vivid ... Read more

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  • Songs of a Sourdough

    by Robert W. Service ...
    Songs of a Sourdough by Robert Service, defined a place and time like only a truly great poet can. Set in the Yukon during the great Klondike gold rush, this collection of poems is full of the wild characters, the freezing snow storms and the vast staggering beauty Artic wilderness. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and ... Read more

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  • Best Tales of the Yukon

    by Robert W. Service ...
    When Robert W. Service was transferred to the Whitehorse Branch of the Canadian Bank of Commerce in the Yukon Territory in 1904, six years after the Klondike Gold Rush, his career as a world-famous poet would soon begin. Inspired by the beauty of the Yukon wilderness, Service would write some of the most expressive poetry of the age depicting the trials and tribulations of the Yukon gold mining ... Read more

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  • Lenin

    by Robert Service ...
    Lenin is a colossal figure whose influence on twentieth-century history cannot be underestimated. Robert Service has written a calmly authoritative biography on this seemingly unknowable figure. Making use of recently opened archives, he has been able to piece together the private as well as the public life, giving the first complete picture of Lenin.This biography simultaneously provides an ... Read more

    $14.99 USD

  • Rhymes of a Rolling Stone

    Enriched edition.

    by Robert W. Service, Michael Wellesley ...
    In "Rhymes of a Rolling Stone," Robert W. Service showcases his distinctive literary style, marked by vivid imagery, rhythmic verse, and a deep connection to themes of adventure, nature, and the human experience. Crafted during the early 20th century, the collection captures the spirit of the wanderer, blending folklore and personal narrative as Service navigates life on the fringes of society. ... Read more

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  • Songs of a Sourdough

    Enriched edition. Ballads of the Klondike Gold Rush—frontier adventure, rugged Yukon wilderness, and the trials of prospectors

    by Robert W. Service ...
    Robert W. Service's "Songs of a Sourdough" is a poignant collection of ballads and poems that encapsulate the spirit of the Alaskan gold rush. Through its vivid imagery and rhythmic narrative style, the book brings to life the adventures, hardships, and camaraderie of prospectors in the early 20th century. Service's use of colloquial language and his ability to convey a rich, authentic atmosphere ... Read more

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  • Rhymes of a Red Cross Man

    by Robert William Service ...
    pubOne.info thank you for your continued support and wish to present you this new edition. Robert William Service was born 16 January 1874 in Preston, England, but also lived in Scotland before emigrating to Canada in 1894. Service went to the Yukon Territory in 1904 as a bank clerk, and became famous for his poems about this region, which are mostly in his first two books of poetry. He wrote ... Read more

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  • The Collected Verse of Robert Service

    by Robert W. Service ...
    Robert Service dreamed of a life of adventure and freedom to live and write as he wanted, surrounded by nature and the beauty of the world. Born in Lancashire, England, he developed an urge early on to travel abroad, and set his sights on the rough and tumble “wild west” of Canada. Part journalist and part storyteller, he ventured up and down the west coast of the United States and wrote romantic ... Read more

    $8.99 USD

  • The End of the Cold War: 1985-1991

    by Robert Service ...
    On 26 December, 1991, the hammer-and-sickle flag was lowered over the Kremlin for the last time. Yet, just six years earlier, when Mikhail Gorbachev became general secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union and chose Eduard Shevardnadze as his foreign minister, the Cold War seemed like a permanent fixture in world politics. Until its denouement, no Western or Soviet politician foresaw ... Read more

    $13.99 USD

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  • The Shooting of Dan McGrew, A Novel. Based on the Famous Poem of Robert Service

    by Marvin Dana, Robert W. Service ...
    The anthology "The Shooting of Dan McGrew, A Novel" expertly weaves storytelling and poetic prowess, drawing inspiration from Robert W. Service's renowned poem. The collection encapsulates a diverse range of literary styles, narrating vivid tales set against the backdrop of the frosty Yukon. The pieces explore timeless themes of adventure, mystery, and human tenacity, anchored in a distinct blend ... Read more

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