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During the frenzied Klondike Gold Rush, many daring women ventured north to seek riches and adventure or to escape a troubled past. These unforgettable, strong-willed women defied the social conventions of the time and endured heartbreak as well horrific conditions to build a life in the Wild North. Women came from everywhere, rich or poor, married or unmarried, to make their fortune. From renowned reporter Faith Fenton and successful entrepreneur Belinda Mulrooney to Mae Field, "The Doll of Dawson," and other "citizens of the demimonde,", the Klondike's rebel women bring an intriguing new perspective to gold-rush history. At 144 pages, it is a quick and quite enjoyable read if you like to read about women with spunk!
