"Ballads of a Cheechako" is a collection of poems written by Robert W. Service, a British-Canadian poet known for his evocative verse, often inspired by the landscapes and experiences of the Yukon during the Klondike Gold Rush. The term "Cheechako" refers to a newcomer or someone...
Ballads of a Cheechako is a collection of poetry by the famous author and poet Robert W. Service. Odin's Library Classics is dedicated to bringing the world the best of humankind's literature from throughout the ages. Carefully selected, each work is unabridged from classic works...
Robert William Service (January 16, 1874 - September 11, 1958) was a British-Canadian poet and writer, often called "the Bard of the Yukon". Born in Lancashire of Scottish descent, he was a bank clerk by trade, but spent long periods travelling in Western America and Canada,...
This antiquarian book contains a collection of poems written by Robert William Service. A delightful collection of poetic tales of northern gold rush living that offers incredible insights into the lives and outlooks of the men and women of the region, these poems will appeal...