Ballads of a Cheechako

1909. Service, the celebrated bard of the Yukon, is best remembered for his iconic tales of the rugged northern life, including The Shooting of Dan McGrew, The Cremation of Sam McGee, The Harpy, and The Spell of the Yukon. His vivid storytelling captures the spirit of the North and its people. During WWI, he served as a stretcher bearer and ambulance driver with the American Red Cross, an experience that added depth to his later works.

This collection features a wide array of his ballads, including To the Man of the High North, The Ballad of the Northern Lights, The Ballad of Blasphemous Bill, The Man from El Dorado, The Black Sheep, and many more. Known for his powerful and poignant storytelling, Service's works remain an enduring testament to the strength, hardship, and camaraderie of life in the wild North.

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