Isbn: 9780259470571 - promotion ballads, and others about the invincible nothing (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a captivating compilation of wild and often humorous tales, rooted in the northern wilds of Canada. Stemming from the gold mining industry, they encapsulate the spirit of the times and provide a colorful glimpse into the lives of prospectors and frontiersmen. The stories explore human nature at its most optimistic and reckless. They lay bare the allure of quick riches but, with wry humor, expose the perils of avarice. Through a diverse cast of characters, the author pokes fun at the frailties of human nature, particularly when confronted with the promise of wealth. The book not only provides light-hearted entertainment but also offers a deeper exploration of man's relationship with nature and the inevitable cycle of boom and bust that has shaped so many mining towns around the world. By turns tall-tale and cautionary fable, it captures the unique blend of greed, defiance, and wild-eyed optimism inherent in the human spirit, making it a valuable literary treasure. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…