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The Klondike Gold Discoveries, Views at Juneau and on the Chilkoot Pass Route to the Yukon (engraving)
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The Klondike Gold Discoveries, Views at Juneau and on the Chilkoot Pass Route to the Yukon (engraving)
1597782 The Klondike Gold Discoveries, Views at Juneau and on the Chilkoot Pass Route to the Yukon (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Klondike Gold Discoveries, Views at Juneau and on the Chilkoot Pass Route to the Yukon. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 14 August 1897.
H C Seppings Wright); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22274348
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Canyon Chilkoot Pass Dawson City Forks Gold Rush Leaving Miners Sledging Yukon Canadians Dyea Juneau
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This engraving titled "The Klondike Gold Discoveries, Views at Juneau and on the Chilkoot Pass Route to the Yukon" takes us back in time to the exhilarating era of the gold rush. Created by Henry Charles Seppings Wright, this illustration was originally featured in The Illustrated London News on August 14,1897. The image showcases a multitude of scenes that depict various aspects of life during this frenzied period. From the bustling cityscape of Juneau to the treacherous journey along the Chilkoot Pass route, every detail transports us into an adventure-filled world. We witness miners diligently working in quartz mining districts and traversing through rugged canyons with their sledges. The print also captures significant landmarks such as log cabin churches and settlements like Dawson City and Sheep Camp. These structures served as beacons of hope amidst harsh conditions for those seeking fortune in gold. As we delve deeper into this visual narrative, it becomes evident that people from different corners of North America were drawn towards these discoveries. United States citizens alongside Canadians embarked on a quest for wealth, leaving behind their homes and venturing into unknown territories. "The Klondike Gold Discoveries" engraving not only encapsulates historical significance but also serves as a testament to human resilience and determination during times of great uncertainty. It allows us to reflect upon our collective past while appreciating how far we have come since then.
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