Klondike by Pierre Burton
Pierre Burton
Gelesen von Pierre Burton
Klondike by Pierre Burton tells the story of the Last Great Gold Rush from 1896 to 1899. With the building of the railroad and the settlement of the plains, the North West was opening up. The Klondike stampede was a wild interlude in the epic story of western development, featuring dramatic tales of hardship, heroism, and villainy.
Meet colorful characters such as Soapy Smith, dictator of Skagway; Swiftwater Bill Gates, who bathed in champagne; and Silent Sam Bonnifield, who lost and won back a hotel in a poker game. This riveting account reveals the spectacle of the Chilkoot Pass and contrasts the lawless frontier life on the American side of the border with the relative safety of Dawson City.
Winner of the Governor General's award for non-fiction, Klondike is authentic history and grand entertainment, making it a must-read for anyone interested in the Canadian frontier.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.