Golden Alaska


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"Golden Alaska" is a travel narrative written by Ernest Ingersoll. Published in 1897, the book captures Ingersoll's experiences and observations during his travels in Alaska during the late 19th century, particularly amid the Klondike Gold Rush. Ernest Ingersoll, an American naturalist, explorer, and writer, provides readers with insights into the landscapes, cultures, and the excitement surrounding the gold rush in Alaska. The narrative likely details the challenges faced by prospectors, the beauty of the Alaskan wilderness, and the impact of the gold rush on the region's development. For those interested in the history of Alaska, the Klondike Gold Rush, and the writings of 19th-century travel explorers, "Golden Alaska" offers a historical perspective on a significant period in the state's past. Ingersoll's narrative style and firsthand observations contribute to the book's value as a travel and historical document.




Kayaks of Alaska


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Golden Alaska: A Complete Account to Date of the Yukon Valley


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"Golden Alaska" is a thrilling work that follows several adventures in the Arctic. The writer entertains the readers with his vivid descriptions, presentation, and plenty of information about the Yukon Valley.







The Alaska Gold Rush


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Reconstructs the personalities, events, trading settlements and major strikes which produced the Alaska gold-mining boom.




Alaska Brides


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Three women don't need marriage to survive the Alaskan wilds.




Golden Alaska


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Flight of Gold


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On March 12, 1948, Northwest Airlines Flight 4422, a DC-4 with a crew of six, carrying twenty-four merchant marines from Shanghai to New York, crashed high up on Alaska's Mt. Sanford. Air reconnaissance flights spotted the remains of the plane, but the site was too remote for recovery teams. Rumors that the plane had been transporting gold and diamonds enticed treasure hunters to the mountain, but life threatening conditions kept them from reaching "Alaska's Legendary Gold Wreck." Flight of Gold is the first-person account of commercial airline pilot and mountain climber Kevin McGregor, who with pilot Marc Millican, attempted to solve the mystery of the reputed treasure. After four years of near-obsessive efforts, they made two startling discoveries: One led them into leading-edge forensics and the other gave substance to the treasure rumor.




Treadwell Gold


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A century ago, Treadwell, Alaska, was a featured stop on steamship cruises, a rich, up-to-date town that was the most prominent and proud in all Alaska. Its wealth, however, was founded on the remarkably productive gold mines on Douglas Island, and when those caved in and flooded in the early decades of the twentieth century, Treadwell sank into relative obscurity. Treadwell Gold presents first-person accounts from the sons and daughters of the miners, machinists, hoist operators, and superintendents who together dug and blasted the gold that made Treadwell rich. Alongside these stories are vintage photos that capture both the industrial vigor of the mines and the daily lives that made up Treadwell society. The book will fascinate anyone interested in Alaskan history or the romance of gold mining’s past.




Joe Quigley, Alaska Pioneer


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In May 1891, Joe Quigley embarked on a journey north to try his luck prospecting for gold in Alaska. Although he had been wandering across America since leaving home at 15, this would be the biggest adventure, and the biggest risk, Quigley had ever taken. A project that began as genealogical research into a family's history, this biography traces the life of a fascinating character before, during and after the great Klondike gold rush. Deeply researched, including quotes from Quigley and numerous photographs, this book is more than another tale of the Klondike Gold Rush. It is an intimate look at the inspiring life of a pioneer prospector, who witnessed the exploration and development of one of America's most harsh, beautiful and captivating landscapes.