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192 pp.
| Holt/Ottaviano |
March, 2017 |
TradeISBN 978-0-8050-9757-3$18.99
(3)
4-6
Illustrated by
Wendell Minor.
This is a well-researched account of Jack London's 1897–98 adventures during the Klondike Gold Rush, after which he returned to California with little gold but a wealth of writing material. In notes, Lourie admits he's "taken a few liberties" in crafting the compelling wildnerness narrative, which is enhanced by archival photographs and Minor's evocative illustrations. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind.