As a young man in the summer of 1897, jack london joined the klondik. Book one of the klondike mystery series by vicki delany. Without hesitation he suggested pierre bertons the klondike quest, and i must say this book did not disappoint. Berton born in the yukon knows his stuff, and the stories he relates are considerably different from the stories you hear at the museums of skagway and ketchikan when pierre berton is among my three favorite history writers. Depicting every aspect of what berton called one of the strangest mass movements in history, many of the compelling images were first published in this book. Pierre berton books list of books by author pierre berton. If the book youre buying is part of a series, try to keep it consistent. Most hard cover books published since the early 20th century were sold with a dust jacket. A photographic essay 18971899 by pierre berton at indigo. He was a pioneer in the thenburgeoning world of commercial magazine fiction and was one of the first fiction writers to obtain worldwide celebrity and a large fortune from his fiction alone. Three years in the klondike by lynch, jeremiah and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This is some wrong acorns everybody wants to fly to unnamed forest. The klondike quest brings to life the panoramic drama of the great stampede for gold as seen by the ordinary goldseeker.
The photographs are beautifully reproduced and informatively and colorfully captioned. If you buy this book you should consider purchasing bertons companion to this which is called the klondike quest a photographic essay. The dust jacket is both the most decorative part of a book, and the most delicate. Gold the klondike adventure by delia ray goodreads. The life and death of the last great gold rush, and the secret world. The great klondike gold rush is in full swing and fiona macgillivray has crawled. This magnificent book celebrates the famous klondike gold rush, and. The last great gold rush, 18961899 berton, pierre on. First published in serialized form in the summer 1903, in the saturday evening post, the book tells the story of the buck, a dog who has to devolve and rely on his feral instincts to survive in the harsh environment of the klondike goldrush.
A photographic essay 18971899 by pierre berton online at alibris. The stampeders harrowing history is beautifully described by an excellent writer and the poignant photos make the story come alive. Like his father, pierre berton worked in klondike mining camps during his. An alaskan odyssey by merrill denison english hardcover book fr klondike mike. This magnificent book celebrates the famous klondike gold rush, and includes 200 rare period photographs. Aestheticallyminded book lovers almost universally agree that it looks better on the shelf. The quest for the northwest passage and the north pole, 1818. The last great gold rush, 18961899 revised by berton, pierre isbn. Klondike by david conrad 2014, hardcover for sale online.
A photgraphic essay 18971899 by berton, pierre written and edited by. A young man once approached me in a casino in lv and ripped the. This book focuses primarily on the hardships and adventures london faced, fleshing out details with historical background on the gold rush and the miners, otherwise known as stampeders. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. A game of ears by phil jourdan english hardcover book free shipping. I bought two of the paperback as companion gifts with the klondike fever, but. Jack london and the klondike gold rush pan macmillan au. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Three years in the klondike by jeremiah lynch 2009. Klondike is one of those books that is so well constructed and written that you forget you are reading history and instead are absorbed into the storyline as if you were reading as a canadian living away from home, i never miss an opportunity to read a book by pierre berton.
It was originally published in 1997 by stoddart publishing co. Written by author and social historian pierre berton, the pages brim with the lifeanddeath struggles, hopes, delusions, and astonishing courage of the men and women who left the comforts of civilization to brave the elements and each other in their quest for gold. Klondike by david conrad english hardcover book free shipping. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Call of the wild by jack london, first edition, macmillan. The book became a bestseller and established jack london as among the most famous american writers of. Discover book depositorys huge selection of pierre berton books online. A photographic essay, 18971899 by berton, pierre 1985 hardcover at. Alaska and the klondike gold fields containing a full account of the discovery of gold. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. This classic book is a truly great photographic essay of an historic event that made millionaires of an anonymous few but crushed thousands more in a hostile climate and unforgiving terrain anticipated by none. In this thin treasure of photographs and memories of the klondike discovery finally finished and published in 1967, ethel becker, a sourdough child herself, for the ages, gives us the last mother lode.
The author, eminent canadian pierre berton, who grew up in dawson city, had intimate ties to the klondike and the yukon. Graham smiled and walked into the tent to take a sieve. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. They are supplied with 1897 periodappropriate clothing and gear and make the journey from dyea, alaska to dawson city, yukon.
It focuses on stanley pearce and marshall bond and their quest for gold in the northern territoriesklondike of canada. It follows the journey of 5 modernday people as they recreate the journey made over 100,000 people during the klondike gold rush. Klondike tales by jack london meet your next favorite book. It is interesting to watch how the expressions change as you pro. John griffith jack london born john griffith chaney, january 12, 1876 november 22, 1916 was an american author, journalist, and social activist. Jack london and the klondike gold rush by peter lourie, wendell. An alaskan odyssey by merrill denison english hardcover book fr. Biblio has over 100 million new, used and rare books for sale in every category imaginable.
The madness of the quest for gold was frightening not unlike the madness of las vegas. See all books authored by pierre berton, including klondike fever. They are provided with 3 months of food, mining equipment, a. The call of the wildwhite fang by jack london, to build a fire and other stories by jack london, gold diggers. The most photographed event in america during the 19th century. We are nearing the 125th anniversary of the klondike gold rush and no one has told the story as vividly as yukonborn pierre berton. The writing is i read this book in the 80s after it was given to me as a gift from my mother. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
The last great gold rush, 18961899 by pierre berton. Hardback book with dust jacket the gold fields of the klondike alaska leonard. The klondike gold rush was perhaps the most photographed event in north america during the nineteenth century. A photographic essay, 18971899 by pierre berton, frank newfeld. More than 10,000 images reside in public archives and private collections, depicting every aspect of. The klondike fever is an amazing tale of bravery, perseverance, loyalty, averice, betrayal, greed, and above all folly. Wendell minor is the illustrator of many awardwinning picture books for.
The quest for gold was a 2003 canadian documentary television series. As a young man in the summer of 1897, jack london joined the klondike gold rush. Recounts the quest for and finding of gold in the klondike region of the yukon terri. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Peter lourie has written many awardwinning nonfiction books for young readers. Sourdough tells of chaos and changes in the klondike vale. Published september 21st 1989 by dutton books for young readers. Attempting to live up to that spirit is louries title about londons trip to the klondike in search of gold just before the end of the 19th century. Sears, barbara photographic research seller ad infinitum books condition hardcover with dustjacket. A photographic essay 18971899 paperback july 2 2005. Klondike, the chicago records book for gold seekers by. Its the spring of 1898, and dawson, yukon territory, is the most exciting town in north america. A photographic essay, 18971899 9780771012884 by pierre berton. This book features a photographic essay documenting 18971899 and is the 100th anniversary edition.
If the rest of the series is in hardcover, buy a hardcover. Limited and printed in ontario by bosoton mills press. Yukon new, used and rare books and ephemera at biblio. I consider this the definitive book on the klondike gold rush.
This book is superbly written with firsthand accounts and the utmost historical credibility. The hardcover of the jack london and the klondike gold rush by. Interesting, informative, highly entertaining and hugely enjoyable, the book covers all the drama from the first discovery to the last days of the klondike kings. Stated first edition, black pictorial dust jacket, gray cloth over boards, blue spine and cover titles, 359 pages, frontispiece,many black and white photos, dust jacket is price clipped and has shelfedge wear, book and content in very good condition with clean content and tight binding. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience.