Project Gutenberg 2010-09-19 Public domain in the USA. 218 Hayes, Kate Simpson 1856 1945 Yukon Bill Hayes, Catherine Ethel Hayes, Kate Simpson Markwell Markwell, Mary Simpson, Kate Hayes Derby Day in the Yukon, and Other Poems of the "Northland" E-text prepared by Bryan Ness, Josephine Paolucci, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from images generously made available by Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries (http://www.archive.org/details/toronto) "Derby Day in the Yukon, and Other Poems of the 'Northland'" by Kate Simpson Hayes is a collection of poems that captures the spirit and experiences of life in the Yukon during the early 20th century. Written during this time, the book highlights the ruggedness of the Northland, reflecting on themes such as nature, the challenges of frontier life, and the camaraderie among those drawn to the gold rush era. The poems are imbued with a sense of nostalgia, for both the beauty and harshness of the environment, encapsulating the adventures and struggles faced by the inhabitants of this remote landscape. The collection features a range of poems, each illustrating different aspects of life in the Yukon. For example, the titular poem "Derby Day in the Yukon" vividly describes the excitement of dog sled races, emphasizing the passion of the competitors and the thrill of victory amid brutal conditions. Other poems like "The Malamute" and "Heroes" delve into the relationships between humans and their pets, showcasing loyalty and resilience, while also acknowledging the deep sense of loss and regret that accompanies such rugged living. Through a combination of humor and pathos, Hayes effectively conveys the rich tapestry of emotions that define life in the Northland, making each poem a snapshot of a unique story interwoven with the landscape's stark beauty. (This is an automatically generated summary.) http://book.klll.cc/files/33758/33758-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 84.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Canadian poetry PS Text Category: Poetry 115944 2025-10-13T14:07:44.994522 text/html 117196 2010-09-18T22:19:46 text/html 468209 2025-10-13T14:07:49.086533 application/epub+zip 467249 2025-10-13T14:07:45.997499 application/epub+zip 104464 2025-10-13T14:07:45.369472 application/epub+zip 534679 2025-10-13T14:07:51.176461 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 573662 2025-10-13T14:07:48.624481 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 211554 2022-09-15T11:36:47.322106 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 71753 2025-10-13T14:07:44.540470 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 71299 2010-09-18T22:22:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18575 2025-10-13T14:07:51.307464 application/rdf+xml 17125 2025-10-13T14:07:45.453523 image/jpeg 3100 2025-10-13T14:07:45.411466 image/jpeg 461235 2010-09-18T22:25:15 application/octet-stream application/zip 29337 2010-09-18T22:22:13 application/octet-stream application/zip 462127 2025-10-13T14:07:45.017576 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia