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1999-02-01
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London, Jack
1876
1916
Chaney, John Griffith
The God of His Fathers: Tales of the Klondyke
The god of his fathers -- The great interrogation -- Which make men remember -- Siwash -- The man with the gash -- Jan, the unrepentant -- Grit of women -- Where the trail forks -- A daughter of the aurora -- At the rainbow's end -- The scorn of women.
Transcribed from the 1906 Sir Isaac Pitman & Sons edition by David Price
"The God of His Fathers: Tales of the Klondyke" by Jack London is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century, exploring the rugged and often brutal life in the Klondike region during the gold rush era. The stories delve into themes of survival, cultural clashes, and the complexities of human relationships, often featuring strong, conflicted characters caught between their desires and harsh realities. The opening portion of the book sets the stage in a primeval forest, teeming with life and survival struggles as both the indigenous peoples and newcomers confront changing dynamics. The narrative introduces Baptiste the Red, a half-breed character grappling with personal and cultural conflicts, particularly regarding his lineage and the encroachment of white settlers. Through Baptiste's interactions, we get a glimpse of tensions brewing as he refuses to accept the imposition of foreign beliefs. The prologue encapsulates both the physical wilderness and the psychological battles faced by the characters, setting a tone rich with anticipation and exploration of identity and power in the unforgiving landscape of the Klondike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 81.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Short stories, American
Klondike River Valley (Yukon) -- Fiction
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Category: American Literature
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