Klondike: The Last Great Gold Rush by Pierre Berton

Explore the history of the Klondike Gold Rush with this captivating book. Klondike: The Last Great Gold Rush, 1896-1899 is a historical book by the Canadian author Pierre Berton. The book is a narrative account of the Klondike Gold Rush, a wild interlude in the development of Western North America. The book details the hardships, heroism, and villainy of the time, and introduces readers to figures such as "Soapy" Smith, Swiftwater Bill Gates, and the Royal North-West Mounted Police Superintendent Sam Steele. The original 1958 edition of the book, titled The Klondike Fever, won the Governor General's Literary Award for English-language non-fiction. A revised edition was published in 1972 under the title shown in the image.  Pierre Berton was a prolific Canadian historian, journalist, and broadcaster who wrote over 50 books, primarily about Canadian history and popular culture. He was known for his engaging and readable narrative style, which made Canadian history accessible to a wide audience.  Published 1972 10” x 6.5” x 1.5” 472 pages Smoke and pet free home Wear on dust jacket as seen in photos