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Book Review: Gold Rush Women
Book review of "Gold Rush Women" by Claire Rudolf Murphy and Jane G. Haigh.
gold rush • women's history • 19th century • 19th century history • us history
Book review of "Gold Rush Women" by Claire Rudolf Murphy and Jane G. Haigh.
gold rush • women's history • 19th century • 19th century history • us history
Joshua Norton, An Interesting Character
"Emperor" Joshua Norton was one of the quirkier people of the old west. He hit upon an interesting scheme to recoup the money he lost.
joshua norton • san francisco • gold rush • emperor norton
"Emperor" Joshua Norton was one of the quirkier people of the old west. He hit upon an interesting scheme to recoup the money he lost.
joshua norton • san francisco • gold rush • emperor norton
Lost Mines of the Pacific Northwest
The gold rush started in California, but it didn't end there. Soon miners were finding gold in most of the western states. But not all finds were developed and many, once found, were lost again. Here are the stories of a few in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon.
washington • idaho • oregon • lost mines • gold rush
The gold rush started in California, but it didn't end there. Soon miners were finding gold in most of the western states. But not all finds were developed and many, once found, were lost again. Here are the stories of a few in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon.
washington • idaho • oregon • lost mines • gold rush
Skagway: Cruising The Inside Passage Pt 3
Skagway, gateway to the Yukon is our port of call. The quiet rustic town, belies it's wild west history, where con men, gamblers and prostitutes plied their trade with impunity. Then there is the tale of Soapy Smith, the most notorious " bad guy " of the era. The White Pass and Yukon Route railway, one of the steepest and most scenic routes is here. Then a trip to White Pass Summit, where the Chilkoot Trail, The Gold Rush Trail of '98 begins and an interesting stop at the Miners' Gold Rush Graveyard. There is a Dance hall with Gold Rush Follies. And old fashioned saloon.
soapy smith • chilkoot trail • white pass and yukon route railway • gate to the klondike • frank reid
Skagway, gateway to the Yukon is our port of call. The quiet rustic town, belies it's wild west history, where con men, gamblers and prostitutes plied their trade with impunity. Then there is the tale of Soapy Smith, the most notorious " bad guy " of the era. The White Pass and Yukon Route railway, one of the steepest and most scenic routes is here. Then a trip to White Pass Summit, where the Chilkoot Trail, The Gold Rush Trail of '98 begins and an interesting stop at the Miners' Gold Rush Graveyard. There is a Dance hall with Gold Rush Follies. And old fashioned saloon.
soapy smith • chilkoot trail • white pass and yukon route railway • gate to the klondike • frank reid
Underground Seattle
Ah, the depths to which we'll go to uncover a bit of history! This quirky tour takes you through the underbelly of the Emerald City. Not the bluest skies you've ever seen.
seattle • pioneer square • klondike • gold rush • underground tour
Ah, the depths to which we'll go to uncover a bit of history! This quirky tour takes you through the underbelly of the Emerald City. Not the bluest skies you've ever seen.
seattle • pioneer square • klondike • gold rush • underground tour
Who Was Sam Brannan?
Sam Brannan came west to establish a Mormon colony at San Francisco. His personal dreams took precedence, however, and he was excommunicated. Brannan was probably one of the first millionaires on the coast, who like many, ended his life destitute.
sam brannan • mormons • brigham young • san francisco • gold rush
Sam Brannan came west to establish a Mormon colony at San Francisco. His personal dreams took precedence, however, and he was excommunicated. Brannan was probably one of the first millionaires on the coast, who like many, ended his life destitute.
sam brannan • mormons • brigham young • san francisco • gold rush
A Mother for All - Part 1
The life and work of Mary Jane Seacole has recently been under a deserved spotlight..how she would have chuckled!
mary seacole • mary seacole • jamaica • jamaica • kingston
The life and work of Mary Jane Seacole has recently been under a deserved spotlight..how she would have chuckled!
mary seacole • mary seacole • jamaica • jamaica • kingston
Anna Degraf, Northern Pioneer
The spirit of adventure filled 53-year-old Anna Degraf with the ability to travel on her own from California to Canada's Klondike, carrying her sewing machine and hope.
canadian history • klondike gold rush • anna degraf • she didn't go in search of gold • boarded a steamshim heading to alaska
The spirit of adventure filled 53-year-old Anna Degraf with the ability to travel on her own from California to Canada's Klondike, carrying her sewing machine and hope.
canadian history • klondike gold rush • anna degraf • she didn't go in search of gold • boarded a steamshim heading to alaska
Joaquin Murrietta
Joaquin Murrietta, after miners rape his wife, seeks revenge and becomes a notorious outlaw of California’s gold rush era.
joaquin murrietta • california gold rush • notorious outlaw of california’s gold rush era • jesse james and the dalton brothers • mexico
Joaquin Murrietta, after miners rape his wife, seeks revenge and becomes a notorious outlaw of California’s gold rush era.
joaquin murrietta • california gold rush • notorious outlaw of california’s gold rush era • jesse james and the dalton brothers • mexico
Americans culture junkies: Poll
A Zogby International poll suggests Americans can name the 3 Stooges but not the 3 branches of government.
poll • culture • zogby international • snow white and seven dwarves • gold rush
A Zogby International poll suggests Americans can name the 3 Stooges but not the 3 branches of government.
poll • culture • zogby international • snow white and seven dwarves • gold rush
Chinese-Canadian Dreams and Disillusions: 'Tales from Gold Mountain'
<u>Tales from Gold Mountain</u> is a picture book for readers of all ages who are interested in, or would like to learn, about the history of the first Chinese immigrants to Canada's west coast.
chinese • canadian • history • chinese-american • chinese-canadian
<u>Tales from Gold Mountain</u> is a picture book for readers of all ages who are interested in, or would like to learn, about the history of the first Chinese immigrants to Canada's west coast.
chinese • canadian • history • chinese-american • chinese-canadian
Dawson City: Yukon's Hidden Secret
Dawson City - a city only in name, is nestled in a valley at the convergence of the Yukon and Klondike Rivers.
yukon • klondike • dawson city • dempster highway • gold rush
Dawson City - a city only in name, is nestled in a valley at the convergence of the Yukon and Klondike Rivers.
yukon • klondike • dawson city • dempster highway • gold rush
Discovering Coloma, California
James Marshall State Historic Park tells 1848 California gold rush story with Sutter's Mill replica, Chilean and Mexican Arrastres, Chinese Store and pioneer buildings..
james marshall gold discovery state historic park • john sutter • sutter's mill • wah hop store • american river
James Marshall State Historic Park tells 1848 California gold rush story with Sutter's Mill replica, Chilean and Mexican Arrastres, Chinese Store and pioneer buildings..
james marshall gold discovery state historic park • john sutter • sutter's mill • wah hop store • american river
Murder in Montana 2
On that fateful Tuesday Scott pulled his gun and fired at his wife, blowing away the side of her face and the back of her head.
montana • butte • joe scott • molly forrest • murder in the west
On that fateful Tuesday Scott pulled his gun and fired at his wife, blowing away the side of her face and the back of her head.
montana • butte • joe scott • molly forrest • murder in the west
Murder in Montana 3
There were few opportunities for women in the west to earn a living. She could teach school, wash laundry, bake, or become a prostitute.
montana • butte • joe scott • molly forrest • murder in the west
There were few opportunities for women in the west to earn a living. She could teach school, wash laundry, bake, or become a prostitute.
montana • butte • joe scott • molly forrest • murder in the west
Murrietta The Outlaw
After Joaquin Murrietta’s wife is raped by miners he becomes a raging outlaw with many atrocities attributed to his doing.
joaquin murrietta • rape • desperadoes • california gold rush • outlaws of the old west
After Joaquin Murrietta’s wife is raped by miners he becomes a raging outlaw with many atrocities attributed to his doing.
joaquin murrietta • rape • desperadoes • california gold rush • outlaws of the old west
Sled Dogs in the Yukon
Sled Dogs are an important part of the story of the Yukon and the Klondike.
dog • sled dog • malamute • husky • alaska
Sled Dogs are an important part of the story of the Yukon and the Klondike.
dog • sled dog • malamute • husky • alaska
The Atrocities of Murrietta
A lot of atrocities have been attributed to Murrietta and his men, so many in fact that there is some doubt that he or they performed them all.
joaquin murrietta • horse thief • killer • atrocities • california gold rush
A lot of atrocities have been attributed to Murrietta and his men, so many in fact that there is some doubt that he or they performed them all.
joaquin murrietta • horse thief • killer • atrocities • california gold rush
The Murder of Lloyd Magruder
Lloyd Magruder 's pack train left Lewiston, Idaho to supply the gold camps of western Montana. He met with an untimely end when outlaws killed him and stole his gold.
murder of lloyd magruder • gold rush • outlaws • idaho territory • gold mining
Lloyd Magruder 's pack train left Lewiston, Idaho to supply the gold camps of western Montana. He met with an untimely end when outlaws killed him and stole his gold.
murder of lloyd magruder • gold rush • outlaws • idaho territory • gold mining
Black Hills South Dakota Vacation
Keystone, South Dakota is nestled in the magnificent Black Hills. World famous attractions, include Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse Monument and Custer Park.
black hills • sd • south dakota • keystone • lodging
Keystone, South Dakota is nestled in the magnificent Black Hills. World famous attractions, include Mt. Rushmore, Crazy Horse Monument and Custer Park.
black hills • sd • south dakota • keystone • lodging
Edward F. Beale, Sailor, Adventurer, Explorer (Part 1)
Edward F. Beale is not one of those old west characters who is well-known. Yet he should be. For one, he was the one that carried the news of the California gold strike to Washington D.C. This and many other daring and courageous feats were credited to him as America tamed the west.
edward f. beale • california • san francisco • gold rush • camels
Edward F. Beale is not one of those old west characters who is well-known. Yet he should be. For one, he was the one that carried the news of the California gold strike to Washington D.C. This and many other daring and courageous feats were credited to him as America tamed the west.
edward f. beale • california • san francisco • gold rush • camels
Juneau: Cruising the inside passage Pt 2
Our first port of call on the Alaska cruise is Juneau, capital of Alaska, geographically the largest city in the US and the first town to be founded due to the gold rush. Historical yet cosmopolitan, Juneau has great shopping and quality restaurants. After riding through town, we're off to view our first glacier, the awesome Mendenhall, one of the few you can drive to. We then experience an unforgetable wildlife cruise, encountering diving Humpback whales,close up, Stellar Sea Lions basking on a bellbuoy, harbour seals poping up like corks from the sea. Lots of great pictures and Alaska links. Please join me in this Alaska experience.
cruising • ports of call • sightseeing • mendenhall glacier • humpback whales
Our first port of call on the Alaska cruise is Juneau, capital of Alaska, geographically the largest city in the US and the first town to be founded due to the gold rush. Historical yet cosmopolitan, Juneau has great shopping and quality restaurants. After riding through town, we're off to view our first glacier, the awesome Mendenhall, one of the few you can drive to. We then experience an unforgetable wildlife cruise, encountering diving Humpback whales,close up, Stellar Sea Lions basking on a bellbuoy, harbour seals poping up like corks from the sea. Lots of great pictures and Alaska links. Please join me in this Alaska experience.
cruising • ports of call • sightseeing • mendenhall glacier • humpback whales
North Georgia Travel Destinations
North Georgia has mountains, wineries and gold!
north georgia • helen • dahlonega • blairsville • brasstown bald
North Georgia has mountains, wineries and gold!
north georgia • helen • dahlonega • blairsville • brasstown bald
Pirate Hidden Treasure
Make these gold nuggets for your next pirate party. Then hide them for your friends to find.
pirates • pirate crafts • preaschool math • early learning • printables
Make these gold nuggets for your next pirate party. Then hide them for your friends to find.
pirates • pirate crafts • preaschool math • early learning • printables
Pony Express on the Oregon Trail
Pony Express rider Billy Hamilton waits in Sacramento, California to start his run when the rider from San Francisco comes in.
pony express • pony express rider billy hamilton • sacramento and san francisco • california • johnny fry
Pony Express rider Billy Hamilton waits in Sacramento, California to start his run when the rider from San Francisco comes in.
pony express • pony express rider billy hamilton • sacramento and san francisco • california • johnny fry
Review: The Man From The Creeks
Robert Service fans familiar with his poem, "The Shooting of Dan McGrew," will delight in this novel that explores the characters in Service's original story.
northern books • kroetsch • robert kroetsch • man from the creeks • sam mcgrew
Robert Service fans familiar with his poem, "The Shooting of Dan McGrew," will delight in this novel that explores the characters in Service's original story.
northern books • kroetsch • robert kroetsch • man from the creeks • sam mcgrew
Robert W. Service, Canada's Poet
Robert Service earned international fame with his book "Songs of a Sourdough" and two lively ballads, "The Shooting of Dan McGrew" and "The Cremation of Sam McGee".
robert w. service • robert service canada's poet • bard of the north • songs of a sourdough • the cremation of sam mcgee
Robert Service earned international fame with his book "Songs of a Sourdough" and two lively ballads, "The Shooting of Dan McGrew" and "The Cremation of Sam McGee".
robert w. service • robert service canada's poet • bard of the north • songs of a sourdough • the cremation of sam mcgee
Sacramento - A Cow Town No Longer
Sacramento is rich in culture and history. Sacramento is a premier location for both city and nature lovers alike.
sacramento • kings • basketball • travel • railroad
Sacramento is rich in culture and history. Sacramento is a premier location for both city and nature lovers alike.
sacramento • kings • basketball • travel • railroad
Western Outlaws at the Suite 3
The Outlaws continue with Jack McCall, Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, Joe Scott and Joaquin Murrietta.
jesse james • california bandit joaquin murrietta • jack mccall murdering wild bill hickok • calamity jane • waylon jennings
The Outlaws continue with Jack McCall, Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, Joe Scott and Joaquin Murrietta.
jesse james • california bandit joaquin murrietta • jack mccall murdering wild bill hickok • calamity jane • waylon jennings
A Vacation Trip to Hill City, South Dakota
Hill City, South Dakota, is the oldest existing city in Pennington county. It's a town steeped history, from the buildings, to the steam powered 1880 train locomotive.
hillcity • 1880train • southdakota • blackhills • vacation
Hill City, South Dakota, is the oldest existing city in Pennington county. It's a town steeped history, from the buildings, to the steam powered 1880 train locomotive.
hillcity • 1880train • southdakota • blackhills • vacation
CANADA'S YUKON
Canada's Yukon Territory in the northwest is one of the last untouched wilderness areas in the world.
ecotourism • wetlands • yukon • canadas yukon • canada
Canada's Yukon Territory in the northwest is one of the last untouched wilderness areas in the world.
ecotourism • wetlands • yukon • canadas yukon • canada
Gold! The Rush to the Klondike
From murmurs of gold on Bonanza Creek in 1897, word spread south with lightning speed. There was gold to be found, supplies to be purchased, but months of travel first.
canadian history • panning for gold in canada's north • glints of gold nuggets shimming up through cold wa • george carmack and his prospecting family • both men and women prepared to go the the klondike
From murmurs of gold on Bonanza Creek in 1897, word spread south with lightning speed. There was gold to be found, supplies to be purchased, but months of travel first.
canadian history • panning for gold in canada's north • glints of gold nuggets shimming up through cold wa • george carmack and his prospecting family • both men and women prepared to go the the klondike
Pierre Berton, Canadian Historian
Author, television personality, war correspondent and humourist, Pierre Berton was a man of many hats; one great accomplishment was illuminating Canada's history
pierre berton • pierre francis berton • pierre berton canadian historian • pierre berton born in whitehorse yukon 1920 • pierre berton married janet walker
Author, television personality, war correspondent and humourist, Pierre Berton was a man of many hats; one great accomplishment was illuminating Canada's history
pierre berton • pierre francis berton • pierre berton canadian historian • pierre berton born in whitehorse yukon 1920 • pierre berton married janet walker
Charlie Chaplin: The Beloved Little Tramp
You can't talk about early Hollywood without talking about Charlie Chaplin - he was loved, he was hated, and through it all he brought cinema to life and spoke to the common man.
charlie chaplin vaudeville england america cinema
You can't talk about early Hollywood without talking about Charlie Chaplin - he was loved, he was hated, and through it all he brought cinema to life and spoke to the common man.
charlie chaplin vaudeville england america cinema
Author Trivia
Guess who these five authors are from the bits of trivia I've given.
authors • trivia • toronto • ottawa • boston
Guess who these five authors are from the bits of trivia I've given.
authors • trivia • toronto • ottawa • boston
Gun Battle in Iowa 3
After another gun battle, the two escaped outlaws surrender. A lawman from Sioux Rapids prevents the outlaws from being lynched.
albert city • iowa • outlaws • bank robbers • lawmen
After another gun battle, the two escaped outlaws surrender. A lawman from Sioux Rapids prevents the outlaws from being lynched.
albert city • iowa • outlaws • bank robbers • lawmen
Looking for Answers?
The answers to the Christmas Quiz as well as the Authors.
christmas quiz • jack london • stephen king • margaret atwood • the grinch
The answers to the Christmas Quiz as well as the Authors.
christmas quiz • jack london • stephen king • margaret atwood • the grinch
North to Alaska
I took my motorcycle on a 10,000 mile round trip from New Jersey to Alaska a few years ago to photograph the abandoned gold miners' camps along the Yukon River. It was the trip of a lifetime that, at times, seemed as if it would never end.
alaska • alcan • highway • canada • motorcycle
I took my motorcycle on a 10,000 mile round trip from New Jersey to Alaska a few years ago to photograph the abandoned gold miners' camps along the Yukon River. It was the trip of a lifetime that, at times, seemed as if it would never end.
alaska • alcan • highway • canada • motorcycle
All-Female Adventures in Montana
Trips for women are focus of outfitter celebrating 25 years; owner Susan Eckert says 7 out of 10 clients are repeat visitors who enjoy "Grand Dame of Adventure Travel"
female adventures • senior womens travel • women only trips • montana vacations • yellowstone
Trips for women are focus of outfitter celebrating 25 years; owner Susan Eckert says 7 out of 10 clients are repeat visitors who enjoy "Grand Dame of Adventure Travel"
female adventures • senior womens travel • women only trips • montana vacations • yellowstone
Bonnie Demerjian - Roll On!
If you can't visit the Stikine River soon, experience it through Bonnie Demerjian's book about the great river
discovering the wild stikine river • bonnie demerjian • spatsizi plateau • telegraph creek • mount edziza
If you can't visit the Stikine River soon, experience it through Bonnie Demerjian's book about the great river
discovering the wild stikine river • bonnie demerjian • spatsizi plateau • telegraph creek • mount edziza
Buenaventura, Colombia
Unlovely and dangerous, Buenaventura is an essential port on the Colombian pacific coast and the gateway for tourist destinations.
colombia's most important pacific port • whalewatching in juanchaco and ladrilleros • conflict in buenaventura • dispatches in buenaventura • things to do in buenaventura
Unlovely and dangerous, Buenaventura is an essential port on the Colombian pacific coast and the gateway for tourist destinations.
colombia's most important pacific port • whalewatching in juanchaco and ladrilleros • conflict in buenaventura • dispatches in buenaventura • things to do in buenaventura
Chinese Proverb
An ancient Chinese proverb provides insight into the art of Feng Shui.
ancient chinese proverb • feng shui schools of thought • feng shui secret • compass school • black hat sect
An ancient Chinese proverb provides insight into the art of Feng Shui.
ancient chinese proverb • feng shui schools of thought • feng shui secret • compass school • black hat sect
Dining at the Cheyenne Club
Fine dining could be had at the Cheyenne Club at Cheyenne, Wyoming. Political and Socially elite dined there on meals prepared by a European chef.
cheyenne • wyoming • cheyenne club • europe • andrew carnegie
Fine dining could be had at the Cheyenne Club at Cheyenne, Wyoming. Political and Socially elite dined there on meals prepared by a European chef.
cheyenne • wyoming • cheyenne club • europe • andrew carnegie
Maude Adams Experiences Tragedies
Maude Adams looses her mother and grandmother. Her manager dies during the sinking of the Lusitania , all in 1915.
maude adams • sinking of the <i>lusitania</i> • german u-boat • charles frohman • portia in <i>the merchant of venice</i>
Maude Adams looses her mother and grandmother. Her manager dies during the sinking of the Lusitania , all in 1915.
maude adams • sinking of the <i>lusitania</i> • german u-boat • charles frohman • portia in <i>the merchant of venice</i>
Mongolia in Transition
Since the collapse of Soviet Communism, former client state Mongolia has suffered from economic hardship. What is the situation now?
economic development in mogolia • poverty in mongolia • economic geography of mongolia • capitalism in mongolia • impact of communism in mongolia
Since the collapse of Soviet Communism, former client state Mongolia has suffered from economic hardship. What is the situation now?
economic development in mogolia • poverty in mongolia • economic geography of mongolia • capitalism in mongolia • impact of communism in mongolia
Pisco in Peru and Chile
Pisco is the national spirit of both Peru and Chile and each country has it's own varities, cocktails, culture, and history surrounding this clear, fermented grape brandy
lima peru • pisco • psico sour • pisco in chile and pisco in peru • pisco a clear fermented grape brandy
Pisco is the national spirit of both Peru and Chile and each country has it's own varities, cocktails, culture, and history surrounding this clear, fermented grape brandy
lima peru • pisco • psico sour • pisco in chile and pisco in peru • pisco a clear fermented grape brandy
Revenge Of The Schmucks
Hollywood's screenwriters achieved a major milestone at last week's Oscars. It's been a long journey.
screenwriters • oscars • academy awards • holllywood • schmucks
Hollywood's screenwriters achieved a major milestone at last week's Oscars. It's been a long journey.
screenwriters • oscars • academy awards • holllywood • schmucks
Self Employed and Social
Is using work at home forums a good way to find new opportunities...or a good way to waste the workday? Does it help to be self employed and social?
self employed and social • using work at home forums • work at home job opportunities • self employment ideas • career goals
Is using work at home forums a good way to find new opportunities...or a good way to waste the workday? Does it help to be self employed and social?
self employed and social • using work at home forums • work at home job opportunities • self employment ideas • career goals
Antiques in Alaska
As soon as I arrived in Anchorage, Alaska a few months ago, I headed for the first antiques shop I saw.
alaska • alaskan antiques • native american art • russian imperial art • silver
As soon as I arrived in Anchorage, Alaska a few months ago, I headed for the first antiques shop I saw.
alaska • alaskan antiques • native american art • russian imperial art • silver
Battlefield: Bad Company Basics
Proper understanding of the use of concealment in Battlefield: Bad Company can help new players increase their kill counts and gain more experience points.
battlefield: bad company • battlefield guide • battlefield tips • bad company guide • bad company new player
Proper understanding of the use of concealment in Battlefield: Bad Company can help new players increase their kill counts and gain more experience points.
battlefield: bad company • battlefield guide • battlefield tips • bad company guide • bad company new player
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