Rhymes of a Roughneck

Pat O'Cotter

Published by Pat O'Cotter, Seward, Alaska, 1918

About this Item

Rhymes of a Roughneck (1918) ? A Rare, Authentic Voice of the Alaskan Frontier

The Original 1918 First Edition, Published in Seward, Alaska

Secure a genuine, hard-to-find piece of Alaskan history. Published in 1918 in the rugged frontier town of Seward, Alaska, by the author himself, this collection captures the raw, unfiltered spirit of the North during the height of the prospecting era. While often misattributed, this work is the authentic output of Pat O'Cotter, a writer who lived the very frontier life he so vividly describes.

Collector & Historical Highlights:

Authentic Frontier Provenance: Unlike modern reprints, this is the original 1918 printing, a rare survivor from a time when Alaska was truly the "orphan kiddie" of the American frontier.

The Voice of the North: O?Cotter?s poetry is a tribute to the tenacity of the prospectors, miners, and explorers who braved the harsh reality of the Yukon. His verses grapple with themes of hardship, the lust for gold, the biting cold, and the deep, abiding love for the untamed Alaskan wilderness.

Historical Significance: This volume remains a powerful primary source for collectors of Western Americana, providing a poignant, sobering, and often humorous acknowledgment of the realities of frontier life?from the "tin can and dog" days to the struggle against the bureaucracy of "Uncle Sam."

Condition & Structural Details:

Binding: Original publisher's Cloth / Hardcover.

State: Very Good. The binding is structurally sound and firm.

Completeness: A complete 92-page text block, retaining the authentic, gritty character of the era's regional publishing.

Format: 12mo (Duodecimo) ? over 6" - 7" tall.

A rare, essential acquisition for serious private libraries focusing on Alaskan literature, Gold Rush-era history, or scarce regional American poetry.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Rhymes of a Roughneck
• Publisher: Pat O'Cotter, Seward, Alaska
• Publication Date: 1918
• Language: English
• Binding: Cloth
• Edition: First Edition.
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Very Good