Robert Service was a British born, Scottish raised, Canadian poet who became famous for his Klondike Gold Rush writings. He actually arrived in Dawson City 

Cabin in Dawson City, yukon Territory where Riobert Service began his full time wruting cateer.

 

Robert Service cabin

   

  

  

  ten years after the gold rush but was inspired by the recollections of those who had participated. He is best known for “The Cremation of Sam McGee” and “The Shooting of Dan McGrew”.