"A Daughter of the Snows" by Jack London is an adventurous tale set during the Klondike Gold Rush that follows Frona Welse as she journeys to her family's log house in Alaska amidst the chaos of gold-seekers. The story kicks off on a steamer packed with hopeful gold-rushers, introducing Frona as a strong-willed woman prepared for any challenge. She meets various characters, including a sympathetic first officer and a ferryman named Del Bishop, who becomes her guide. As Frona travels through the bustling landscape filled with men competing for gold, she reflects on her childhood memories. Arriving at her destination, she confronts the changes brought by the gold rush, reaffirming her connection to the land and her determination to succeed.
A Daughter of the Snows
By Jack London
Against the backdrop of a chaotic gold rush, a determined woman journeys to Alaska, confronting ambitious prospectors and the stark transformation of her past.
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About the AuthorJohn Griffith Chaney, better known as Jack London, was an American novelist, journalist and activist. A pioneer of commercial fiction and American magazines, he was one of the first American authors to become an international celebrity and earn a large fortune from writing. He was also an innovator in the genre that would later become known as science fiction.
John Griffith Chaney, better known as Jack London, was an American novelist, journalist and activist. A pioneer of commercial fiction and American magazines, he was one of the first American authors to become an international celebrity and earn a large fortune from writing. He was also an innovator in the genre that would later become known as science fiction.
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