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Robert Service

3 books referenced

Books by Robert Service

The Cremation of Sam McGee

Referenced in 1 episode

Ep. 584: Are Governor’s Tags Un-American?

August 12, 2024

Context:

Steve references this famous poem by Robert Service, calling it 'the greatest poem ever written.' He describes Service as 'the Bard of the Yukon' and provides context about the poem's subject matter involving gold miners during the Yukon Gold Rush. Steve encourages listeners to read it.

The Shooting of Dan McGrew

Referenced in 1 episode

Ep. 584: Are Governor’s Tags Un-American?

August 12, 2024

Context:

Steve mentions this as 'the second greatest poem of all time,' also written by Robert Service. It's referenced immediately after discussing The Cremation of Sam McGee, suggesting listeners follow up by reading this work as well.

Collected Works of Robert Service (or similar collection)

Referenced in 1 episode

Ep. 160: Lust and Greed

March 18, 2019

Context:

Speaker mentions buying 'a book of collected works from the air little airport shack in King sam And Alaska' - a book of Robert Service's poetry that they read repeatedly during a brown bear hunting trip on the Alaska Peninsula. They discuss Service being a poet who wrote about the Yukon.