Welcome to another bonus episode of Calm History, an extra treat for my SOC Plus members.

This is my second episode about the Klondike Gold Rush.

The first one I did was archive episode number 21.

In that prior episode, I summarized the Klondike Gold Rush that started in 1896 and ended in 1899.

I described the miners, their mining methods, the business side of mining, and a little bit about the gold-fuel boomtown, Dawson City.

In this episode, you'll hear a first-hand account of what life was truly like in Dawson City during the peak of the Gold Rush.

I found a magazine that was published in 1900 that had an article by someone who visited

Dawson City in 1898. You'll hear about his journey to Dawson and his detailed description

as he walks around and explores the area. Be prepared for an immersive experience into one of the most

famous Gold Rush Boomtowns in history.

He shares stories about super-rich citizens, local workers, dog armies, crimes and robberies,

a crazy postal service, overpriced foods and services, two devastating fires,

and the mud. So much mud. He finishes by describing how Dawson City changed after the gold rush was over. Some of those changes were bad,

but many of the changes were good. And you probably know what I'm going to say next.

Yeah, in the near future, I'll stitch together both of these episodes about the Klondike

Gold Rush and Dawson City into a one-hour extended bonus episode for my SOC plus members.

So stay tuned for that.

But for now, lean back. members, so stay tuned for that.

But for now, lean back, put up your feet, and settle into my time machine of tranquility.

I hope this episode distracts and relaxes your overactive brain squirrels.

The Klondike Gold Rush, Part 2.

A Visit to Dawson City

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