About this title: This classic in Yukon gold rush literature was originally published in 1900 and has long been out of print. Tappan Adney, a New York journalist, was dispatched to the Yukon in 1897, at the height of the gold fever, to "furnish news and pictures of the new gold fields." Adney joined the northward migration, chronicling the day-to-day experiences of the stampeders. He moved comfortably among the would-be miners, recounting their stories, the sights along the route, and the hopes and fears of the many men - and handful of women - who shared his journey to the gold fields. The book contains ...
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Description: Fine. Paperback, corner folds to cover, with clean pages, binding tight as new and unread (clean page edge, uncreased spine). "Profusely illustrated" with over 150 period photographs and with new introduction by Ken Coates. Note: Post Office Delivery Confirmation provided by e-mail to enable you to track your package (for US addresses); overseas airmail (generally 2-3 weeks delivery) provided for non-US addresses. Book is shipped in padded envelope and packaged in bubble wrap. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Univ of British Columbia Pr, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780774804905ISBN:0774804904
Edition: Reprint
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: UBC, Vancouver
Date Published: 2003
ISBN-13:9780774804905ISBN:0774804904
Description: Fine. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Faint stain inside front cover and at bottom edge of the first page, otherwise a very fine copy of a great read. read more
Edition: Limited Edition
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Univ of British Columbia Pr, Vancouver
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780774804905ISBN:0774804904
Description: Very Good in Paperback jacket. 8vo. pp. 471, thoroughly illustrated with black and white photographs, read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: UNIV OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780774804905ISBN:0774804904
Description: This classic in Yukon gold rush literature was originally published in 1900 and has long been out of print. Tappan Adney, a New York journalist, was dispatched to the Yukon in 1897, at the height of the gold fever, to "furnish news and pictures of th... read more
Description: Good. 0774804904 Good condition. May have some markings & or shelfwear. All pages intact. Used items may not include extras such as infotrac, CD or other web access codes. read more
Edition: Limited Edition Facsimile Reprint
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Ye Galleon Press, USA
Date Published: 1968
Description: Good. Numbered Copy. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 471 pages. Facsimile reprint of the 1900 first edition. Hand-numbered copy #515 of 750. Black and white illustrations with several fold-outs. In 1897 the author travelled to the Klondike as an artist and special correspondent for Harper's Weekly and The London Chronicle to report on the gold rush. This work is a record of his experiences. Yellow cloth-covered boards bear bright gilt lettering and decoration. Illustrated endpapers. Average wear ... read more
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