North to the Gold Fields

North to the Gold Fields

James Smith

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Lulu Press
Año de edición:
2025
ISBN:
9781105953750
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In the late 1800s, thousands of dreamers packed up everything they owned and set their sights on the icy wilderness of Alaska. They braved freezing rivers, deadly mountain passes, and months of endless snow-all for the chance to find a few glittering flakes of gold. This is their story: a tale of courage, adventure, and the unstoppable human spirit.Through vivid storytelling and real historical detail, young readers will meet the miners, merchants, women, and families who risked it all to chase fortune in the Far North. From the frozen trails of the Chilkoot Pass to the booming towns of Nome and Dawson City, every page brings the gold rush to life. Readers will learn how prospectors survived brutal winters, what daily life in a mining camp was like, and how the rush forever changed Alaska’s people and land.Filled with fascinating facts, daring adventures, and unforgettable characters, this book invites kids to step into one of the most exciting chapters in American history. It’s a story of hardship and hope-of those who struck it rich, those who lost everything, and the powerful lessons they left behind. The gold may have faded, but the spirit of adventure still shines bright.

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