Rex Beach

Rex Beach was an American novelist and playwright, born on September 1, 1877, in Attica, New York. He grew up in a family of modest means, but his adventurous spirit led him to explore the rugged landscapes of Alaska during the Gold Rush. This experience deeply influenced his writing, as he often drew upon themes of adventure and the human spirit in his work. Beach's storytelling is marked by vivid descriptions and compelling characters, reflecting both the beauty and harshness of frontier life. His knack for blending romance with adventure made his novels quite popular in the early 20th century.

Throughout his career, Beach penned several notable works, including "The Spoilers" and "The Silver Horde," which captivated readers with their thrilling plots and rich detail. His stories often featured strong, resilient characters facing formidable challenges, resonating with audiences then and now. If you’re curious about the allure of Rex Beach's storytelling, we invite you to explore his works in the app. You may find yourself drawn into the adventurous worlds he created, filled with excitement and depth.

The Spoilers

Read by Tom Weiss


Rex Beach



Rex Beach was born in Atwood, Michigan to a prominent family and pursued a career as a lawyer before being drawn to Alaska at the time of th…

Flowing Gold

Read by Richard Kilmer (1942-2022)


Rex Beach



Unfairly given a dishonorable discharge from the army, Calvin Gray goes to Dallas, where he manages to win the trust of a jeweler and is abl…

The Silver Horde

Read by LibriVox Volunteers


Rex Beach



The Silver Horde , is set in Kalvik, a fictionalized community in Bristol Bay, Alaska, and tells the story of a down on his luck gold miner …

The Crimson Gardenia And Other Tales Of Adventure

Read by David Wales


Rex Beach



Published in 1916, this book collects eleven stories originally published in several different magazines. Beach’s adventure stories were im…

The Auction Block

Read by LibriVox Volunteers


Rex Beach



In the early twentieth century, politics were a much simpler affair, and much could be accomplished by diplomacy and compromise. But even th…