Rhymes of a Rolling Stone [Hardcover] Service, Robert W.

Description

Original vintage 1916 edition. Hardcover has some corner wear but is otherwise in decent condition for its age. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.

This early edition of “Rhymes of a Rolling Stone” by Robert W. Service is a true literary treasure. Service, often called “the Bard of the Yukon,” was a British-born poet who traveled to the Klondike region during the great Gold Rush of the late 1890s. His vivid and rugged verses captured the spirit of the prospectors, adventurers, and sourdoughs who braved the harsh Canadian wilderness in search of fortune. This collection, published just two years after his seminal work “The Spell of the Yukon,” cemented Service’s reputation as one of the most popular poets of his era. Featuring poems like “The Shooting of Dan McGrew” and “The Cremation of Sam McGee,” it offers a unique glimpse into the rough-and-tumble world of the northern frontier. Despite its age and gentle wear, this copy remains a well-preserved artifact of an iconic literary voice. For collectors of early 20th-century poetry or fans of the American West, it would make a prized addition to any library.