1999 Alaska History Calendar
Excerpt:
“A meeting of 500-600 angry miners had to be dispersed at bayonet point
by the army. The situation remained tense—until an amazing discovery was
made...there was gold was in the sands of Nome’s beach.”
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Off to Nome! The Rush for Alaska's Gold
The frenzied cry of “gold!” lured thousands to the wilds of Alaska
a century ago, enduring hardships and claim jumpers in the chase of a lifetime.
For the centennial celebration of the founding of Nome, Williwaw Publishing
brings more gold rush photos to life in this handsome calendar. Detailed
historical photos, expertly written captions and loads of additional information
make the Alaska History Calendar an enlightening read and a joy to have
on the wall.
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- 12 x 9 inches, 28 pages
- 21 historic photos, illustrations, maps etc.
- ISBN: 0-9633464-1-5
- printed in Alaska on recycled paper
- decorative gold foil seal on cover
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US $5.00 (half price)
Shipping and handling per order (up to 3 items):
within the USA: $2 surface, $4 Priority
Mail; outside USA: $6
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