Women of the Klondike
“Women of the Klondike is a valuable contribution to the growing literature which shows, without a doubt, that a woman could be just as adventurous— and crazy—as any man.” —Canadian Geographic“Frances Backhouse has done an admirable job of breathing new life into the familiar story of the Klondike gold rush. Many historians seem to have forgotten—or have neglected to mention—the significant role played by women. Backhouse reminds us with stories that are rich in energy, humour and poignancy.” —The StarPhoenix (Saskatoon)“A superb treatment of a long-neglected side of the [gold] rush.” —Rocky Mountain News--This text refers to an alternatePaperbackedition.