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In James A. Michener’s *Journey*, five men confront the harsh, frozen Canadian wilderness of 1897 in pursuit of gold during the Klondike rush. Their arduous trek tests their resolve as they risk all to chase their dreams.
First publish date: January 1988
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: James A. Michener
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