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 43
... looked and more experienced Canadians watched approvingly from a distance . Seeking refuge , Luton fled to his private saloon , but at dinner several strangers stopped by his table to pay their respects and wish him well . He was so ...
... looked and more experienced Canadians watched approvingly from a distance . Seeking refuge , Luton fled to his private saloon , but at dinner several strangers stopped by his table to pay their respects and wish him well . He was so ...
Page 50
... looked as if they might be informed concerning the various routes to Dawson , when he came up behind a woman , probably a good deal older than himself , he thought , who was conspicu- ous for her outstanding mode of dress . It looked ...
... looked as if they might be informed concerning the various routes to Dawson , when he came up behind a woman , probably a good deal older than himself , he thought , who was conspicu- ous for her outstanding mode of dress . It looked ...
Page 56
... the many twists and turns he recommended : ' It'll be demanding , but relatively easy doing it this way . Portages , yes , and some paddling upstream , but not excessive . ' When Luton looked down at the map he scowled : 56 JOURNEY.
... the many twists and turns he recommended : ' It'll be demanding , but relatively easy doing it this way . Portages , yes , and some paddling upstream , but not excessive . ' When Luton looked down at the map he scowled : 56 JOURNEY.
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