Sterling Point Books: Stampede for Gold: The Story of the Klondike Rush (Sterling Point Books)

By Pierre Berton

Book Overview

The Klondike gold rush, which occurred between 1896 and 1899, was one of the strangest outbreaks of "gold fever" ever to take place. With news of California's rush still fresh in their minds, thousands of men with get-rich-quick dreams hurried to stake out claims in the Yukon. But they did not count on the murderous weather...or the severe mountain passes that protected the gold. Among those who came with high hopes were author Pierre Berton's parents; here, he presents vividly written, firsthand accounts of the gunfights, con men, avalanches, frostbite, and starvation people endured. It is an amazing and unforgettable true story of superhuman challenges, death-defying adventure, and lifelong friendships.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1402751214
• ISBN13: 9781402751219
• Release Date: November 2007
• Publisher: Sterling
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 12 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 7 and higher

Customer Reviews

good gold rush info

We wanted a bit more information on the Alaska/Klondike Goldrush after taking an Alaska cruise. This book filled the bill. Just enough to answer the big questions and not enough to put you to sleep.