...men, groping in the Arctic darkness, had found a yellow metal, and …

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...men, groping in the Arctic darkness, had found a yellow metal, and because steamship and transportation companies were booming the find, thousands of men were rushing into the Northland. These men wanted dogs, and the dogs they wanted were heavy dogs, with strong muscles by which to toil, and furry coats to protect them from the frost. ✨ Jack London (2016). Klondike Two Pack: The Call of the Wild and White Fang, p.8, Lulu.com
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