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_aThe Land of Nome : _bA narrative sketch of the rush to our Bering Sea gold-fields, the country, its mines and its people, and the history of a great conspiracy (1900-1901) |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2010 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2010-04-08 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Land of Nome" by Lanier McKee is a narrative account of the gold rush and associated social and legal dynamics in northwestern Alaska during the early 20th century. Written in the early 1900s, it chronicles the influx of fortune-seekers to the Bering Sea goldfields and offers a detailed exploration of the region's geography, its mines, the diverse individuals drawn to these new opportunities, and the systemic corruption that arose. The author aims to provide both an engaging historical context and a vivid portrayal of the people involved in this gold rush era. The opening of the book details the excitement surrounding the discovery of gold at Cape Nome and the subsequent stampede of about eighteen thousand prospectors seeking fortune in the summer of 1900. McKee reflects on his own experiences leading up to, during, and shortly after his arrival in Nome, sharing observations about the mix of hopeful miners, opportunists, and lawlessness that characterized the community. He also hints at the legal challenges and conspiracies brewing behind the scenes, establishing a backdrop of chaos and ambition that drives the narrative forward. The initial chapters set the stage for a broader investigation into the social and political upheaval during this transformative period in Alaska's history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aMcKenzie, Alexander, 1851-1922 | ||
| 653 | _aAlaska Gold Mines Company | ||
| 653 | _aNome, Cape (Alaska : Cape) -- Description and travel | ||
| 653 | _aNome, Cape (Alaska : Cape) -- History | ||
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