Set against the raw backdrop of the 1896 Klondike Gold Rush, The Man from the Creeks by Robert Kroetsch delivers a gripping tale of survival, ambition, and myth-making. When the largest concentration of gold ever found in North America draws thousands north, three desperate adventurers set out to stake their claim.
Their journey from the Yukon River to Skagway is filled with danger: avalanches, starvation, treachery, and the brutal elements of the frontier. As they make their way through the Chilcoot Pass and up the Golden Stairs, they cross paths with whiskey smugglers, gamblers, and dreamers, all seeking fortune in the chaos of the last great gold rush.
Kroetsch brings history to life through vivid storytelling and a colourful cast of characters, offering a rare glimpse into the grandeur and savagery of the era. Blending fact with fiction, The Man from the Creeks is a modern frontier classic that explores the spirit and cost of chasing dreams in the North.
