KLONDIKE THE CHICAGO RECORD'S BOOK FOR GOLD SEEKERS / 1897

Description: KLONDIKE : THE CHICAGO RECORD'S BOOK FOR GOLD SEEKERS Author: The Chicago Record Title: KLONDIKE : THE CHICAGO RECORD'S BOOK FOR GOLD SEEKERS Publication: Chicago, IL: The Chicago Record Co., 1897 Description: Hardcover. Octavo, 8.3 in.; x 5.5 in., pp. 413, [5] (advertising). Profusely illustrated. Gray cloth-covered boards with yellow, black and white stamped title and klondike scene to front and back. Black title and fleurons to spine. Rubbing to extremities. Front hinge showing. Unmarked interior. Good Plus. "The Klondike Gold Rush of 1898 began in earnest within 18 months of a major gold strike on Bonanza Creek, a tributary of the Klondike River near Dawson City, Canada. Tens of thousands of prospectors from around the world streamed north to Alaska and the Yukon in a feverish search for fortune. Klondike: The Chicago Record's Book for Gold Seekers was rushed into print by the Chicago Record, an important daily newspaper, in 1897, to assist those heading for the gold fields. The preface states that in the book "every known practical and contemplated route to all the gold fields in the north is fully, comprehensively, and minutely described, with maps and tables of distances which are absolutely reliable. Everything which a gold seeker should know that can be placed in type is contained in this book." The volume is organized ...(in 25 chapters), which covers everything from where gold is found, routes to the Klondike, the international supply of gold, and life in Dawson City, to the history of Alaska, the policy of the Canadian government in the Yukon, the "model Indian town", and many other topics. As advertised in the preface, "The gold seeker may take this book with him as a guide. It also can be placed in the home library, for its pages have a distinct educational value." Klondike: The Chicago Record's Book for Gold Seekers contains an index and numerous maps and illustrations." (from Library of Congress). Seller ID: 86213 Subject: Americana Aardvark Rare Books Eugene, OR We work hard to make your Bookbuying Experience safe, easy and fun. Aardvark Books is a proud member of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America) and IOBA, Independent Online Booksellers Association. Ezra is also an accredited and Qualified Appraiser of Books and Manuscripts, with a designation from the ASA (American Society of Appraisers), with considerable Archive experience as well. Shipping All books shipped to US destinations are sent via the US Postal Service. Faster shipping is available, please ask before paying. We will combine shipping on items purchased at the same time in order to help reduce costs. International shipping is also available. Please inquire for a shipping quote before ordering.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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