The Silver Horde (Yukon Edition) [Hardcover] Rex Beach

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Hardcover has wear and small stain. Pages are clean and binding is secure.
This early 20th century novel by Rex Beach transports readers to the rugged Alaskan frontier during the Klondike Gold Rush. “The Silver Horde” vividly depicts the clash between industrial fishing interests and independent salmon pirates along the Yukon River. Beach drew inspiration from his own experiences in the Yukon, lending an authenticity to the harsh wilderness setting and the hard-fought battle over natural resources. This “Yukon Edition” offers collectors a fascinating window into a formative era of Alaska’s history and the conflicts that arose as modern industry encroached on pristine lands. Despite its age and modest wear, the book’s strong binding and clean pages allow Beach’s gripping narrative to shine through. A quintessential work of Americana, capturing the frontier spirit and conservation debates of the day.