Joe Quigley, Alaska Pioneer: Beyond the Gold Rush

Joe Quigley, Alaska Pioneer: Beyond the Gold Rush
ISBN-10
1476679274
ISBN-13
9781476679273
Category
History
Pages
204
Language
English
Published
2020-01-10
Publisher
McFarland
Author
Cheryl Fair

Description

In May 1891, Joe Quigley embarked on a journey north to try his luck prospecting for gold in Alaska. Although he had been wandering across America since leaving home at 15, this would be the biggest adventure, and the biggest risk, Quigley had ever taken. A project that began as genealogical research into a family's history, this biography traces the life of a fascinating character before, during and after the great Klondike gold rush. Deeply researched, including quotes from Quigley and numerous photographs, this book is more than another tale of the Klondike Gold Rush. It is an intimate look at the inspiring life of a pioneer prospector, who witnessed the exploration and development of one of America's most harsh, beautiful and captivating landscapes.

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