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100 1 _aGrinnell, Joseph,
_d1877-1939
245 1 0 _aGold Hunting in Alaska
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2021-04-20
508 _aTom Cosmas produced from files made available on The Internet Archive
520 _a"Gold Hunting in Alaska" by Joseph Grinnell is a narrative nonfiction work written in the late 19th century. The book recounts the true experiences of a group of gold-hunters who embark on a journey to Alaska during the gold rush of the late 1800s. The narrative provides insight into the lives of the men in the expedition, their hopes for gold, and the challenges they face in the harsh Arctic wilderness. The opening of the book introduces us to a party of twenty men, all driven by the allure of gold as they set sail for Kotzebue Sound in Alaska. Among the crew are colorful characters, including an undertaker-turned-miner and a doctor, who add depth to the group dynamic. The captain's humorous disposition contrasts with the serious nature of their quest, as they journey on the ship "Penelope," facing storms and sea sickness while sharing meals and camaraderie. The diary-like entries reveal both the hardships and the lighter moments of their travels, setting the stage for their adventures in search of fortune in an unforgiving territory. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAlaska -- Description and travel
653 _aAlaska -- Gold discoveries
653 _aNatural history -- Alaska
653 _aNatural history -- Alaska -- Kotzebue Sound Region
653 _aKotzebue Sound Region (Alaska) -- Description and travel
653 _aKotzebue Sound Region (Alaska) -- Gold discoveries
700 1 _aGrinnell, Elizabeth,
_d1851-1935
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65123
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