Helene Dobrowolsky

Many people are familiar with the 1898 gold rush to Dawson, that put the Klondike and Alaska on the world map. Consider the story from the frame of reference of the Han Indians, who had occupied this region for countless generations at the time. This book tells that story. It paints a picture of what life was like before the goldrush changed the landscape, and how the "invasion" of thousands of outsiders impacted their lives, their culture, and their future. The book includes a wealth of pictures and maps, and tells life stories of native and non-native people who made the history of the time. It adds an important perspective to understanding these chapters of northern history, and how they influence the residents of today.… (meer)