Robert W. Service
Robert W. Service was a Canadian poet and novelist, born on January 16, 1874, in Preston, England. He is best known for his vivid tales of the Yukon during the Gold Rush, which capture the spirit of adventure and the ruggedness of frontier life. Service's poetry is characterized by its lively rhythm and storytelling style, making it accessible and engaging for readers of all ages. His most famous works, such as "The Cremation of Sam McGee" and "The Shooting of Dan McGrew," have become staples of Canadian literature and continue to resonate with audiences today.
After moving to Canada as a young man, Service immersed himself in the culture and landscapes of the North, drawing inspiration from his experiences. His ability to weave humor and humanity into his narratives invites listeners to explore the lives of his characters and the challenges they faced. If you're curious about the world of Robert W. Service, dive into his works available in this app, where his timeless stories await to transport you to the wild and captivating Yukon.
The Spell of the Yukon and Other Verses
Read by Becky Cook
Robert W. Service
Known as the Bard of the Yukon and as a people's poet, Robert Service immortalized his experience with the Yukon and its gold rush and this …
The Cremation of Sam McGee
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Robert W. Service
LibriVox volunteers bring you 7 different recordings of The Cremation of Sam McGee by Robert W. Service.
Songs of a Sourdough
Read by Phil Benson
Robert W. Service
Reputedly the best-selling poetry collection of the 20th century, 'Songs of a Sourdough' is best known for Robert W. Service's classic Yukon…
Ballads of a Bohemian
Read by Kristin Hughes (1974-2021)
Robert W. Service
Ballads of a Bohemian is a collection of poems tied together by the narration of the "author" Stephen Poore. The poems speak of bo…
The Spell of the Yukon
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Robert W. Service
LibriVox volunteers bring you 13 recordings of The Spell of the Yukon by Robert W. Service. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for Dece…
Ottawa Folk Festival Robert Service Collection (from The Spell of the Yukon)
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Robert W. Service
On August 13-15, 2010, A hearty band of Librivox volunteers, led by Bob Ledrew and Sean McGaughey, recorded selections from the Spell of the…
To the Man of the High North
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Robert W. Service
LibriVox volunteers bring you 5 recordings of To the Man of the High North by Robert Service. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for No…
The Passing of the Year
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Robert W. Service
LibriVox volunteers bring you 8 recordings of The Passing of the Year by by Robert W. Service. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for D…
Selections from Ballads of a Cheechako
Read by Heidi Preuss
Robert W. Service
These twelve poems are taken from Ballads of a Cheechako which was Robert W. Service's third book of Yukon poems, published in 1909. The wor…
The Land God Forgot
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Robert W. Service
LibriVox volunteers bring you 8 recordings of The Land God Forgot by Robert Service. This was the weekly poetry project for January 25th, 20…
Rhymes of a Red Cross Man
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Robert W. Service
Robert Service was born in Lancashire, England, but at age 21 moved to Canada and eventually ended up in the Yukon during the gold rush. Hi…
My Madonna
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Robert W. Service
LibriVox volunteers bring you 21 different recordings of My Madonna by Robert W. Service. This was the weekly poetry project for the week of…
The Spell of the Yukon and Other Verses (Version 2)
Read by Gerald Moe
Robert W. Service
This collection deals with wanderlust in general but the bulk of the poems are based on Service’s time in the Yukon. He captures the excitem…