Women of the Klondike

Women played a critical role during the gold rush, and this is the only book that brings to light the stories of these diverse women. Backhouse delves into the lives of women — entrepreneurs, nuns, doctors, nurses, journalists, and dancehall entertainers among them — who were caught up in the gold rush and lived amazing lives. Through letters, journals, newspaper accounts, and personal interviews, Backhouse explores all of their untold stories.

Some were reckless dreamers who headed no…