Edward L. Stratemeyer (October 4, 1862 - May 10, 1930) was an American publisher and writer of children's fiction. He was one of the most prolific writers in the world, producing in excess of 1,300 books himself, selling in excess of 500 million copies. He also created many well-known fictional book series for juveniles, including The Rover Boys, The Bobbsey Twins, Tom Swift, The Hardy Boys, and Nancy Drew series, many of which sold millions of copies and are still in publication today. On Stratemeyer's legacy, Fortune wrote: "As oil had its Rockefeller, literature had its Stratemeyer.Stratemeyer was born the youngest of six children in Elizabeth, New Jersey, to Henry Julius Stratemeyer, a tobacconist, and Anna Siegel. They were both from Hanover, Germany, immigrating to the United States in 1837. Although they were German, he and his siblings were educated in English and spoke English to each other

In 'To Alaska for Gold; Or, The Fortune Hunters of the Yukon' by Edward Stratemeyer, readers are taken on a thrilling adventure to the rugged wilderness of the Yukon during the Gold Rush of the late 19th century. The book is a captivating tale of courage, determination, and the pursuit of wealth in a harsh and unforgiving landscape. Stratemeyer's vivid descriptions and engaging narrative style transport the reader back in time to experience the excitement and challenges faced by the characters as they search for their fortunes in the harsh wilderness. This novel falls within the adventure genre and is sure to keep readers on the edge of their seats as they follow the characters on their journey. Edward Stratemeyer was a prolific writer known for his popular series books aimed at young readers. His experience in crafting engaging stories for a wide audience is evident in 'To Alaska for Gold', making it a must-read for fans of adventure literature and historical fiction. Whether you are a history buff or simply enjoy a good old-fashioned adventure story, this book is sure to entertain and inspire you with its timeless themes of perseverance and the pursuit of dreams.

The popular image of the Klondike is of a rush of white, male adventurers who overcame great physical and geographical obstacles in their quest for gold. Young, white, single American men carried forward the ideals and structures of the western frontier. It was a man's world made respectable only after the turn of the century with the arrival of white, middle class women who miraculously swept out the corners of dirt and vice and 'civilized' the society. These impressions endure despite recent attempts to correct them. Gamblers and Dreamers tackles some of the myths about the history of the North in the era of the gold rush. Though many inhabitants came and went, Charlene Porsild focuses on the concept of community commitment to show that many put down roots. This in-depth study of Dawson City at the turn of the century reveals that the city had a cosmopolitan character, a stratified society, and a definite permanence. It examines the lives of First Nations peoples, miners and other labourers, professionals, merchants, dance hall performers and sex trade workers, providing fascinating detail about those who left homes and jobs to strike it rich in the last great gold rush of the nineteenth century. In the process, Gamblers and Dreamers puts a human face on this compelling period of history.

Contains the titles of all histories, travels, voyages, newspapers, periodicals, public documents, etc., printed in English, Russian, German, French, Spanish, etc., relating to, descriptive of, or published in Russian America or Alaska, from 1724 to and including 1924.