Word & Song by Anthony Esolen

Word & Song by Anthony Esolen

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Word & Song by Anthony Esolen
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The Gold Rush (1925)
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As I’m writing this sentence, it’s -33 degrees Fahrenheit in Dawson City, Yukon Territory. Not to worry; it’s supposed to warm up to -4 by Sunday! I’ve always been fascinated by places far north, and wondered how people live “up” there — so I’ve gazed at maps of Canada since I was a little boy, wondering about such places as Moose Factory, where they’…

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