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Stampede: Gold Fever and Disaster in the Klondike 

byBrian Castner

Stampede examines gold Fever and Disaster in the Klondike, combining Brian Castner's clear narrative with the perspective of a historical account. By tracing causes alongside consequences, the narrative gives readers both a grounded account and a route into the wider field of history. The result avoids a single easy lesson, emphasizing instead how circumstances, institutions, and individual choices interacted over time. What emerges is a nuanced account of the subject, its immediate consequences, and its wider meaning. It is written for readers seeking substance as well as a clear path through the material.

Publisher

Doubleday

Publication date

Apr 13, 2021

Format

Print edition

Pages

288

ISBN

9780385544504