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The Klondike Gold Rush was a migration by prospectors to the Yukon Territory in north-western Canada. Gold was first discovered in Bonanza Creek by the local miners on August 16, 1896. When the news of the discovery reached Seattle and San Francisco roughly 100,000 men traveled up north in search…

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In 1897, tens of thousands of people stormed the Klondike in search of gold and riches. Most of the prospectors came back empty handed. Those that didn’t and found their fortune did so after staking dozens of claims, most of which never paid off. That’s the thing about prospecting: 99% of the work is for...

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10 Forgotten Stories About The Klondike Gold Rush - Listverse Victorian Hotel, Klondike Gold Rush, Anne Taintor, Capital Of Canada, Gold Miners, Mounted Police, Cowgirl Magazine, Yukon Gold, Canadian History

The Klondike Gold Rush captures the spirit of the Frontier West and the unexplored Canadian wilds. There was a promise that anyone could strike it rich with just a little luck and a lot of determination. However, while everyone had a chance, it was a lot harder than it seemed. Of the 100,000 people who

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