In Search of a Siberian Klondike by Washington Baker Vanderlip and Homer B. Hulbert
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"In Search of a Siberian Klondike" by Washington Baker Vanderlip and Homer B. Hulbert is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative explores the author’s adventure in northeastern Asia during the period of gold prospecting. It primarily discusses Vanderlip's expedition through Kamchatka and along the Bering Strait in search of gold, bringing to light the unique cultures and environments he encounters." "The opening of the book introduces the
premise of Vanderlip’s journey as he prepares to search for gold in the untamed expanses of Siberia. Starting from Vladivostok, he outlines the motivations behind his expedition, spurred by rumors of valuable mineral deposits akin to those found in Alaska. The chapter details his preparations, including assembling a party comprised of Koreans, Russians, and a naturalist, as they navigate the legal and logistical challenges of their undertaking while reflecting on the local habits and conditions they face. Vanderlip’s keen observations of the region and his companions set the tone for the adventures that will unfold in the subsequent chapters." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Vanderlip, Washington Baker, 1867- |
|---|---|
| Author | Hulbert, Homer B. (Homer Bezaleel), 1863-1949 |
| LoC No. | 03025321 |
| Title | In Search of a Siberian Klondike |
| Credits |
Produced by Greg Bergquist, Julia Neufeld and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DK: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Russia, Former Soviet Republics, Poland |
| Subject | Siberia (Russia) -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Gold mines and mining -- Russia (Federation) -- Siberia |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 41237 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-41237-5 |
| Release Date | Oct 30, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 876 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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