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Various
Verschillende
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Youmans, William Jay
1838
1901
Youmans, Wm. Jay (William Jay)
Appletons' Popular Science Monthly, May 1899
Volume LV, No. 1, May 1899
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"Appletons' Popular Science Monthly, May 1899" by Various is a scientific publication written during the late 19th century. This volume primarily focuses on topics related to popular science and includes essays by various contributors, aiming to educate and inform a broad audience about contemporary scientific ideas and discoveries. The opening article discusses the Klondike Gold Rush, highlighting the rapid changes occurring in the region and the vibrant human stories intertwined with the geological and ecological landscapes. The opening of this edition details the recent surge in attention towards Dawson and Klondike due to the discovery of gold, which transformed these previously unknown locations into bustling centers of activity. Angelo Heilprin, the article's author, provides a vivid portrayal of the social, economic, and environmental dynamics at play, describing the influx of people seeking fortune and the challenges they faced in navigating the rugged terrain. As Heilprin recounts his journey through the harsh landscape of the Klondike, readers are introduced to the vivid contrasts between the natural beauty of the region and the chaotic human endeavor manifesting around the promise of gold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Category: Reports & Conference Proceedings
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