The Trail of a Sourdough : Life in Alaska

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sullivan, May Kellogg

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Trail of a Sourdough" by May Kellogg Sullivan is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work shares a unique perspective of life in Alaska during the gold rush era, focusing on the experiences of miners and their struggles amid the harsh conditions of the North. It explores themes of perseverance, human relationships, and the quest for prosperity. The opening of the narrative sets a vivid backdrop of a blizzard-bound road-house where miners gather, exchanging stories to pass the time. One miner begins to recount his personal journey of staking a claim for a woman back home, revealing his regrets, adventures, and encounters with the locals, including a teacher from the Mission who plays a significant role in their lives. This introductory segment establishes the tone of camaraderie and hardship, highlighting the community of miners as they navigate their challenging environment, while also foreshadowing deeper themes of missed opportunities and unfulfilled desires. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Malcolm Farmer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 77.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2009-06-13