The True Life Story of Swiftwater Bill Gates by Iola Beebe
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"The True Life Story of Swiftwater Bill Gates" by Iola Beebe is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative focuses on the life of Swiftwater Bill, a gold prospector in the Klondike, who is depicted as a complex and somewhat flawed character driven by his quests for wealth and love. Through the eyes of his mother-in-law, the story delves into his many relationships, fortunes, and ultimately tumultuous choices
as he navigates the gold rush era in Alaska. The opening of the work introduces Swiftwater Bill as he hears the first whispers of a major gold discovery in the Klondike. Set in the Yukon Valley, the narrative captures a diverse mingling of characters, including prospectors and miners, against the backdrop of a gritty frontier life. The scene unfolds in a humble road house where Swiftwater, initially washing dishes, learns of the potential riches to be gained upstream. His sudden decision to abandon his job in search of gold marks the crucial turning point that sets the stage for his subsequent adventures and misadventures, hinting at the rollercoaster journey of aspiration, love, and betrayal that will define his life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Beebe, Iola |
|---|---|
| Title | The True Life Story of Swiftwater Bill Gates |
| Credits |
Produced by Giovanni Fini, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F850.5: United States local history: Pacific States |
| Subject | Klondike River Valley (Yukon) -- Gold discoveries |
| Subject | Gates, Swiftwater Bill, -1935 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 47979 |
| Release Date | Jan 15, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 394 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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