Kathryn Morse Knihy

Focusing on the environmental impact of the gold rush, Kathryn Morse explores the miners' journey to the Klondike, the technologies they used, and the intricate supply networks for their needs. She delves into the political and economic discussions surrounding gold valuation and the industrial economy that arose from its extraction in Alaska. The book highlights the significant economic and cultural changes initiated by the Alaska-Yukon gold rush, emphasizing their lasting effects on contemporary society.

An environmental history of the gold rush. It describes how the miners got to the Klondike, the mining technologies they employed, and the networks by which they obtained food, clothing, and tools. It looks at the political and economic debates surrounding the valuation of gold and the industrial economy that exploited its extraction in Alaska.