Aux mines d'or du Klondike by Léon Boillot
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| Author | Boillot, Léon |
|---|---|
| Title |
Aux mines d'or du Klondike du lac Bennett à Dawson City |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "Aux mines d'or du Klondike" by Léon Boillot is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work recounts the experiences of those drawn to the Klondike Gold Rush, detailing the arduous journey to Dawson City, the trials faced along the way, and the social dynamics of the burgeoning communities they encountered. The opening of the book sets the scene for the voyage from Europe to Dawson City, highlighting the various modes of transport and the preparation required for such an extensive journey. The narrator introduces a diverse group of travelers, including a Frenchman, an American farmer, and a German medical student, who board the steamship "Queen" at Seattle, filled with excitement and expectation for the gold that awaits them. Amidst the backdrop of significant events such as the exploits of notorious figures like Soapy Smith, the passengers engage in lively conversations, sharing tales of fortune and misfortune, all while grappling with the harsh realities of their undertakings. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | F850.5: United States local history: Pacific States |
| Subject | Klondike River Valley (Yukon) -- Gold discoveries |
| Subject | Gold mines and mining |
| Subject | Alaska -- History |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 28559 |
| Release Date | Apr 11, 2009 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 70 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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