MacDonald, Alexander 1878-1939 creator Moresby, John 1830-1922 text utu 2012 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "In Search of El Dorado: A Wanderer's Experiences" by Alexander MacDonald is a travel narrative written in the early 20th century. The book captures the author's adventures during the gold rush era, detailing his quest for riches and experiences in uncharted territories. Through his journey, MacDonald shares encounters with diverse characters, treacherous landscapes, and the relentless pursuit of the fabled city of El Dorado. The opening of the narrative introduces us to Skagway, a rough camp at the edge of the Yukon in the early days of the gold rush. Here, the author recounts his arrival with a companion named Mac amidst a lawless environment rife with thieves and would-be heroes. The pair immediately encounters the notorious "Soapy Sam," and through a series of tense exchanges, they navigate the dangers that Skagway presents. As they forge ahead, the chapter sets the tone for an adventure filled with peril and camaraderie, as they prepare to cross the treacherous Chilcoot Pass in search of gold and unexpected experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Part 1. The frozen North -- Part 2. Under the Southern cross -- Part 3. Promiscous wanderings. Release date is 2012-12-01 Produced by Matthias Grammel, Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Voyages and travels Gold mines and mining -- Australia Klondike River Valley (Yukon) -- Gold discoveries Gold mines and mining -- Alaska G Original publication data not identified 08010291 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41530 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41530 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133941.0 41530