This edition had all images removed.
Title:
The Land of Nome
A narrative sketch of the rush to our Bering Sea gold-fields, the country, its mines and its people, and the history of a great conspiracy (1900-1901)
Credits:
Produced by Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "The Land of Nome" by Lanier McKee is a narrative account of the gold rush and associated social and legal dynamics in northwestern Alaska during the early 20th century. Written in the early 1900s, it chronicles the influx of fortune-seekers to the Bering Sea goldfields and offers a detailed exploration of the region's geography, its mines, the diverse individuals drawn to these new opportunities, and the systemic corruption that arose. The author aims to provide both an engaging historical context and a vivid portrayal of the people involved in this gold rush era. The opening of the book details the excitement surrounding the discovery of gold at Cape Nome and the subsequent stampede of about eighteen thousand prospectors seeking fortune in the summer of 1900. McKee reflects on his own experiences leading up to, during, and shortly after his arrival in Nome, sharing observations about the mix of hopeful miners, opportunists, and lawlessness that characterized the community. He also hints at the legal challenges and conspiracies brewing behind the scenes, establishing a backdrop of chaos and ambition that drives the narrative forward. The initial chapters set the stage for a broader investigation into the social and political upheaval during this transformative period in Alaska's history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: McKee, Lanier
EBook No.: 31921
Published: Apr 8, 2010
Downloads: 187
Language: English
Subject: McKenzie, Alexander, 1851-1922
Subject: Alaska Gold Mines Company
Subject: Nome, Cape (Alaska : Cape) -- Description and travel
Subject: Nome, Cape (Alaska : Cape) -- History
LoCC: United States local history: Pacific States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Land of Nome
A narrative sketch of the rush to our Bering Sea gold-fields, the country, its mines and its people, and the history of a great conspiracy (1900-1901)
Credits:
Produced by Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "The Land of Nome" by Lanier McKee is a narrative account of the gold rush and associated social and legal dynamics in northwestern Alaska during the early 20th century. Written in the early 1900s, it chronicles the influx of fortune-seekers to the Bering Sea goldfields and offers a detailed exploration of the region's geography, its mines, the diverse individuals drawn to these new opportunities, and the systemic corruption that arose. The author aims to provide both an engaging historical context and a vivid portrayal of the people involved in this gold rush era. The opening of the book details the excitement surrounding the discovery of gold at Cape Nome and the subsequent stampede of about eighteen thousand prospectors seeking fortune in the summer of 1900. McKee reflects on his own experiences leading up to, during, and shortly after his arrival in Nome, sharing observations about the mix of hopeful miners, opportunists, and lawlessness that characterized the community. He also hints at the legal challenges and conspiracies brewing behind the scenes, establishing a backdrop of chaos and ambition that drives the narrative forward. The initial chapters set the stage for a broader investigation into the social and political upheaval during this transformative period in Alaska's history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: McKee, Lanier
EBook No.: 31921
Published: Apr 8, 2010
Downloads: 187
Language: English
Subject: McKenzie, Alexander, 1851-1922
Subject: Alaska Gold Mines Company
Subject: Nome, Cape (Alaska : Cape) -- Description and travel
Subject: Nome, Cape (Alaska : Cape) -- History
LoCC: United States local history: Pacific States
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.