JourneyIn an absorbing historical novel, five men who brave the frozen Canadian wilderness during the Klondike gold rush of 1897, risking everything to fulfill their dreams. A highly readable drama filled with the blend of fact and fiction that is Michener's trademark.((Random House--Fiction-Historical) From the Hardcover edition. |
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Page 134
... keep afloat until the boat overtook him . In the first terrible moment when he struck the water and felt his boots becoming dead weights , he tried with superhuman valor to stay afloat . His lungs took in more oxygen . His heart beat ...
... keep afloat until the boat overtook him . In the first terrible moment when he struck the water and felt his boots becoming dead weights , he tried with superhuman valor to stay afloat . His lungs took in more oxygen . His heart beat ...
Page 168
... Keep Evelyn strong for crossing the mountains ' and he directed his efforts toward that seemingly impossible goal . Adopting a routine he would doggedly adhere to throughout the remainder of this devastating journey , he went out three ...
... Keep Evelyn strong for crossing the mountains ' and he directed his efforts toward that seemingly impossible goal . Adopting a routine he would doggedly adhere to throughout the remainder of this devastating journey , he went out three ...
Page 176
... keep the insects at bay , Luton and Fogarty had to sleep side by side to share and tend the fire , and before they fell asleep , Luton said : ' This was not a good day , Fogarty . A few more of these . . . ' ' I'm sure I can still find ...
... keep the insects at bay , Luton and Fogarty had to sleep side by side to share and tend the fire , and before they fell asleep , Luton said : ' This was not a good day , Fogarty . A few more of these . . . ' ' I'm sure I can still find ...
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