TORONTO
The Musson Book Company
limited
Copyright, 1910, by
GEORGE H. DORAN CO.
So, go you, little broken Song,
And carry to some heart in bitter pain
Only my lute's light laughter; make thou strong
The weak of heart, and bid them smile again!
THESE RHYMES
OF THE NORTHLAND ARE AFFECTIONATELY
INSCRIBED TO MY PARDS, B. AND B.,
WHO HELPED ME TO CARRY MY
PACK OVER LIFE'S TRAIL.
Y. B.
On the Trail, 1910.
CONTENTS
Page
GREETING [11]
DERBY DAY IN THE YUKON [17]
THE MALAMUTE [23]
RED-JACKET [29]
UP AGAINST IT [35]
HOW SLIPPERY PLAYED THE GAME [39]
HEROES [47]
LOWER-FLAT ANNALS [53]
THE TRAIL [61]
THE KING OF THE KLONDIKE [67]
GHOSTS [75]
AN ANGEL [81]
BILLY BIRD'S CELEBRATION [87]
INVITATION [93]
JIM [97]
TALE OF THE CHE-CHA-KO [107]
ST. BONIFACE FIRE BRIGADE [113]
WINDY [119]
MY SONG [127]