ROBERT SERVICE was born in Lancashire, England in 1874, the son of lower middle class parents, the eldest of what would be ten children. See all books authored by Robert W. Service, including Collected Poems of Robert Service, and The Best of Robert Service, and more on ThriftBooks.com. Even if you don't normally read poetry, you will find some that are enjoyable. The Very Best of Robert Service Robert W Service 1578331773 9781578331772 Over 100 poems portray the trials and tribulations of Gold Rush pioneers, as well as Services days in France and his experiences serving in World War I in t The Very Best Of Robert Service See more. Often referred to as the "Bard of the Yukon," Robert Service was a prolific novelist and poet, publishing numerous poetry collections, two autobiographies, and six novels during his lifetime. While living in Whitehorse, Robert Service wrote … Often referred to as the “Bard of the Yukon,” Robert Service was a prolific novelist and poet, publishing numerous poetry collections, two autobiographies, and six novels during his lifetime. Search for Library Items Search for Lists Search for Contacts Search for a Library. Robert Service was the common man's poet. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for The Best of Robert Service by Robert Service (1990, Hardcover) at the best online prices at eBay! Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers Robert Service being an avid outdoorsman wrote a majority of his poems are either about or set in the outdoors. A mischievous youth, Robert always dreamt of adventure and going to sea. Free shipping for many products! FREE Shipping on $35 or more! Shop now. The Best of Robert Service [Robert Service] on Amazon.com. Buy The Best of Robert Service: Illustrated Edition by Robert W Service online at Alibris. After spending his childhood in Scotland he came to Canada and there commenced the life of wandering and adventure which has given birth to songs, rhymes, ballads and poems that have spread over the whole world. A few of my favourite poems include; " The Creamation of Sam Magee" " The Shooting of Dan Mcgrew" and "Grin". When he was four, the family moved to Glasgow, Scotland and he and a brother were taken to live with his paternal grandparents and … WorldCat Home About WorldCat Help. We have new and used copies available, in 1 editions - starting at $1.61. His famous ballads of the Klondike are here: “The Shooting of Dan McGrew Here, collected in a single volume, are the most popular verses of the great English-born Canadian poet. Synonymous with adventure and the rugged beauty of the Canadian North, Robert Service remains one of Canada's best known and most loved poets. Shop now. Robert Service's Best of Robert Service is one of the best poetry books I have ever written. The Best of Robert Service [Robert Service] on Amazon.com. Buy The Best of Robert Service: Illustrated Edition by Robert W Service online at Alibris. From the Cremation of Sam McGee to The Ordinary Man - you'll find all your Service favourites! Most have heard his "Cremation of Sam McGee" or other tales of the gold rush. Auto Suggestions are available once you type at least 3 letters. Though he was born in England, he is best known for his writings set in Northwest Canada featuring the Klondike Gold Rush. I have read this so many times over my lifetime, Service uses words like a filmstrip, stitching together each word that leaves an indelible visual memory in the reader's mind.