The King of the Klondike by Kate Simpson Hayes
The King of the Klondike is a historical novel set in the late 19th century during the Klondike Gold Rush. It follows the story of two brothers, Jack and Joe, who leave their home in the Midwest to seek their fortune in the Klondike. The brothers face many hardships along the way, including a dangerous journey across the Chilkoot Pass, a grueling winter in the Yukon, and a treacherous river journey to the gold fields. Despite the odds, the brothers persevere and eventually strike it rich. But their newfound wealth brings with it a host of problems, including a rivalry with a powerful local businessman, a dangerous criminal element, and a mysterious figure known only as the King of the Klondike. As the brothers struggle to protect their newfound wealth, they must also confront the secrets of their past and the truth about the King of the Klondike.
By Kate Simpson Hayes · First published 1910 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance · 981 words
First lines
We called him the King of the Klondike; but / He really was "Mac." / He walked int' Dawson in tatters an' rags, / His frozen feet tied in a pair of ol' bags, / An' perceeded t' go on a couple of jags; / Pack on his back.
He worked empty-bellied f'r many a day, / Pore old Mac! / Stuck tight t' his diggin as if it was play; / With a good game of poker 'till daylight he'd stay -- -- / An' a gun he could han'le. I also might say / He would crack
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The King of the Klondike is listed on Textopian as a short story by Kate Simpson Hayes, dated 1910 CE.
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Kate Simpson Hayes
- Date: 1910 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Romance, Western
- Length: 981 words
- Structure: 1 section, 13 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in the Klondike Gold Rush of the late 19th century, and follows the story of a prospector who rises to become the 'King of the Klondike'.
- Adventure — The book follows the protagonist's journey as he embarks on a quest to become the 'King of the Klondike', and is filled with thrilling adventures and daring escapades.
- Romance — The book contains a romantic subplot between the protagonist and a female character, and explores themes of love and relationships.
- Western — The book is set in the American West during the Klondike Gold Rush, and follows the story of a prospector who rises to become the 'King of the Klondike'.
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Canadian poetry · b · back · crack · dawson · day · diggin · em · f · give · go · gun