"To Win or to Die: A Tale of the Klondike Gold Craze" by George Manville Fenn is a historical adventure where a young man ventures into the Klondike, lured by the promise of gold, only to face unrelenting challenges. The narrative thrusts the reader into his grueling journey through icy terrain as he pulls a heavily laden sledge, battling both the unforgiving elements and his own weariness. An avalanche and a dangerous encounter with ruthless thieves mark a turning point, leaving him injured and robbed. Amidst the escalating struggle for survival, he finds an unexpected alliance. Together, they must then face the harsh reality of the Klondike –a landscape where survival hinges on outwitting desperate rivals and enduring the constant perils of nature.
To Win or to Die: A Tale of the Klondike Gold Craze
By George Manville Fenn
In the frozen wilderness, a prospector must survive avalanches, thieves, and bitter betrayal if he hopes to strike it rich.
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About the AuthorGeorge Manville Fenn was a prolific English novelist, journalist, editor and educationalist. Many of his novels were written with young adults in mind. His final book was his biography of a fellow writer for juveniles, George Alfred Henty.
George Manville Fenn was a prolific English novelist, journalist, editor and educationalist. Many of his novels were written with young adults in mind. His final book was his biography of a fellow writer for juveniles, George Alfred Henty.
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