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Book Synopsis In May 1891, Joe Quigley embarked on a journey north to try his luck prospecting for gold in Alaska. Although he had been wandering across America since leaving home at 15, this would be the biggest adventure, and the biggest risk, Quigley had ever taken. A project that began as genealogical research into a family''s history, this biography traces the life of a fascinating character before, during and after the great Klondike gold rush. Deeply researched, including quotes from Quigley and numerous photographs, this book is more than another tale of the Klondike Gold Rush. It is an intimate look at the inspiring life of a pioneer prospector, who witnessed the exploration and development of one of America''s most harsh, beautiful and captivating landscapes.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments viIntroduction: Searching for Joe Quigley 1 1. The Chilkoot Pass and Fortymile River 5 2. "Just a small family" 16 3. "A roving disposition" 22 4. The Last Frontier 31 5. Rocking on the Bars 35 6. Eldorado 43 7. Fairbanks 50 8. Kantishna 55 9. Joe and Fannie 6210. Hard Rock 6711. "An accurate observer of nature" 7312. Community 8013. The Great Mountain 8614. Struggle 9515. Postwar Resurgence 9916. Expansion 10917. Celebrity 11818. Flight 12419. Back Home 12920. Cave In 13821. Cashing Out 14422. Still Rovin' 15523. Seattle 162Chapter Notes 169Bibliography 185Index 189

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