02256cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000300011524500850014526400510023030000470028133600260032833700260035433800360038050000310041650800440044752012900049153400450178165300310182665300540185785600430191110043UtSlPG20260610133239.0mcr n260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE6601 aLadue, Joseph,d1855-190010aKlondyke Nuggets: A Brief Description of the Great Gold Regions in the Northwest 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2003  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2003-11-01  aProduced by PG Distributed Proofreaders  a"Klondyke Nuggets: A Brief Description of the Great Gold Regions in the Northwest Territories and Alaska" by Joseph Ladue is a historical account written during the late 19th century. The book serves as a firsthand exploration and informative guide to the Klondyke gold rush, detailing the geography, mining prospects, and personal experiences of the author, who was also the founder of Dawson City, N.W.T. The text illustrates the excitement surrounding gold discoveries in the region and provides valuable insights for prospectors and miners.  The opening of the work introduces readers to the Klondyke region, detailing its transformation into a bustling center for gold mining following the discovery of gold in 1896. Ladue shares his experiences in establishing Dawson City, the challenges faced by miners, and the wealth generated from placer mining within a relatively small area. He emphasizes the rich mineral resources of the region and offers practical advice for prospective miners, including information about climate, travel routes, and the establishment of mining claims. Overall, the beginning sets the stage for a thorough exploration of this historical gold rush era and its significance in North American mining history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAlaska -- Gold discoveries  aKlondike River Valley (Yukon) -- Gold discoveries40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10043