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Title: Klondyke Nuggets: A Brief Description of the Great Gold Regions in the Northwest
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Summary: "Klondyke Nuggets: A Brief Description of the Great Gold Regions in the Northwest Territories and Alaska" by Joseph Ladue is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The book serves as a firsthand exploration and informative guide to the Klondyke gold rush, detailing the geography, mining prospects, and personal experiences of the author, who was also the founder of Dawson City, N.W.T. The text illustrates the excitement surrounding gold discoveries in the region and provides valuable insights for prospectors and miners. The opening of the work introduces readers to the Klondyke region, detailing its transformation into a bustling center for gold mining following the discovery of gold in 1896. Ladue shares his experiences in establishing Dawson City, the challenges faced by miners, and the wealth generated from placer mining within a relatively small area. He emphasizes the rich mineral resources of the region and offers practical advice for prospective miners, including information about climate, travel routes, and the establishment of mining claims. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for a thorough exploration of this historical gold rush era and its significance in North American mining history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 73.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Ladue, Joseph, 1855-1900
EBook No.: 10043
Published: Nov 1, 2003
Downloads: 144
Language: English
Subject: Alaska -- Gold discoveries
Subject: Klondike River Valley (Yukon) -- Gold discoveries
LoCC: History: America: Late nineteenth century (1865-1900)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Klondyke Nuggets: A Brief Description of the Great Gold Regions in the Northwest
Credits: Produced by PG Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "Klondyke Nuggets: A Brief Description of the Great Gold Regions in the Northwest Territories and Alaska" by Joseph Ladue is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The book serves as a firsthand exploration and informative guide to the Klondyke gold rush, detailing the geography, mining prospects, and personal experiences of the author, who was also the founder of Dawson City, N.W.T. The text illustrates the excitement surrounding gold discoveries in the region and provides valuable insights for prospectors and miners. The opening of the work introduces readers to the Klondyke region, detailing its transformation into a bustling center for gold mining following the discovery of gold in 1896. Ladue shares his experiences in establishing Dawson City, the challenges faced by miners, and the wealth generated from placer mining within a relatively small area. He emphasizes the rich mineral resources of the region and offers practical advice for prospective miners, including information about climate, travel routes, and the establishment of mining claims. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for a thorough exploration of this historical gold rush era and its significance in North American mining history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 73.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Ladue, Joseph, 1855-1900
EBook No.: 10043
Published: Nov 1, 2003
Downloads: 144
Language: English
Subject: Alaska -- Gold discoveries
Subject: Klondike River Valley (Yukon) -- Gold discoveries
LoCC: History: America: Late nineteenth century (1865-1900)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.