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Clay Dilham In Yukon During The Gold Rush

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In Yukon during the gold rush, a miner named Clay Dilham goes on a search for firewood while leaving his partner doing supper. During his journey, he had spotted a dead tree in the side of a a icy hill. He must climb “up the slide” to reach the tree, although he did not realize how treacherous the way down could be. He had experienced so many obstacles that he had decided that the best way down is going up the hill, which is still not that easy. After many hours, he had finally reached the top which had used much of his energy. He found many cords of wood, which he sold for profit. Overall, the journey may have been tough, but he had gotten the firewood that he had needed and showed his perseverance.

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