In To The Yukon

Author : Adam Weymouth
Publisher : Knopf Canada
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2018-05-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780345811813

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Kings of the Yukon by Adam Weymouth Pdf

A stunning new voice in nature writing makes an epic journey along the Yukon River to give us the stories of its people and its protagonist--the king salmon, or the Chinook--and the deepening threat to a singular way of life, in a lyrical, evocative and captivating narrative. The Yukon River is 3,190 kilometres long, flowing northwest from British Columbia through the Yukon Territory and Alaska to the Bering Sea. Every summer, millions of salmon migrate the distance of this river to their spawning ground, where they go to breed and then die. The Chinook is the most highly prized among the five species of Pacific salmon for its large size and rich, healthy oils. It has long since formed the lifeblood of the economy and culture along the Yukon--there are few communities that have been so reliant on a single source. Now, as the region contends with the effects of a globalized economy, climate change, fishing quotas and the general drift towards urban life, the health and numbers of the Chinook are in question, as is the fate of the communities that depend on them. Travelling in a canoe along the Yukon River with the migrating salmon, a three-month journey through untrammeled wilderness, Adam Weymouth traces the profound interconnectedness of the people and the Chinook through searing portraits of the individuals he encounters. He offers a powerful, nuanced glimpse into the erosion of indigenous culture, and into our ever-complicated relationship with the natural world. Weaving in the history of the salmon run and their mysterious life cycle, Kings of the Yukon is extraordinary adventure and nature writing and social history at its most compelling.

Author : Michael Gates
Publisher : Lost Moose Publishing
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1550174770

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History Hunting in the Yukon by Michael Gates Pdf

Conspiracies to overthrow the Yukon; terrorism in the Klondike;a bigamist Klondike Casanova; gunfights and how the Mounties got their man; Robert Service's secret love life; the Canadian who fooled Alaskans into making him governor; floods, famine and things found frozen from the past. The Yukon has them all--and more! History Hunting in the Yukon reveals fascinating accounts from Canada's northern territory such as the true story behind the legendary gunfighter Jack Dalton, a tough and menacing figure who stole his famed trail from the Tlingit of Alaska. Or the pioneer woman, Frances Muncaster, a slim beauty who mined for gold on Squaw Creek, and was as comfortable in elegant evening gowns as she was in rugged prospecting gear and snowshoes at forty below. Dipping into his personal experiences and a 40-year love affair with Yukon history, author Michael Gates takes us on a journey to some of the places, people and events that make the Yukon eternally captivating. Discover the colourful stories and deeper legacy of human history that has occurred upon this remote and expansive territory.

Author : Keith Halliday
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2006-05-16
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780595839438

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Aurore of the Yukon by Keith Halliday Pdf

"She's just a girl!" shouted Windy Bill. When Aurore hears these words, she knows notorious Alaskan bandit Soapy Smith is about to find out everything. How will she get her mother's money back now? How will she expose Soapy and his gang? How will she escape? Aurore, her mother and little brother have set off for Uncle Thibault's lodge in the Yukon after the death of Aurore's father, little knowing they are headed for the Klondike Gold Rush and the adventure of a lifetime. The hardships of the Chilkoot Trail. The roaring rapids of the Yukon River. The grasping greed of Soapy's gang. Aurore must dig deeper, think harder and be braver than she ever thought possible to show Soapy and his gang what a girl-and her new Tlingit friend Louise and a Yukon river boy named Kip-can do. "Well, she outsmarted you!" replied Soapy Smith with a snarl, opening the door to Aurore's hiding place Set in the historic Klondike Gold Rush of 1898, and inspired by a real girl's story, Aurore of the Yukon is an exciting adventure written to both entertain and educate young readers. Part of the MacBride Yukon Kids Series. "Real fun real history!"-Patricia Cunning, MacBride Museum

Author : Lynn M. Berk
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2017-12-08
Category : Canada, Northern
ISBN : 1981258477

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To Die Alone in the Yukon by Lynn M. Berk Pdf

"After a stint of teaching in Fairbanks, Alaska, Lydia Falkner is anxious to return to the Yukon Territory and her wilderness cabin. Her plans are torn apart when a dear friend is murdered, an old man vanishes, and a mysterious woman is found dead in a gold mine. At first these seem to be separate, isolated events. But are they? Lydia's search for motives, connections, and answers becomes ever more frustrating. Journeys up and down the magnificent Yukon River, visits to a mushroom picking camp, a long trip to a remote First Nation village--all these forays expose pieces of the puzzle. Gradually a pattern emerges and, as it does, Lydia finds she has put her own life in grave danger."--Page 4 of cover

Author : Ken Madsen,Peter Mather,Caribou Commons Project
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Canoes and canoeing
ISBN : 0969389426

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A Guide to Paddling in the Yukon by Ken Madsen,Peter Mather,Caribou Commons Project Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Greystone Books Ltd
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2012-01-24
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781553659457

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Yukon by Anonim Pdf

A collection of photographs that evoke the glory of the Yukon and inspire people to protect these lands for future generations.

Author : Polly Evans
Publisher : Bradt Travel Guides
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781841623108

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Yukon by Polly Evans Pdf

Canada's Yukon is one the world's last great wildernesses, where bears, moose and caribou roam. It's a place where hikers, paddlers, skiers and mushers can travel for days without seeing another human soul, where the northern lights dance green and red across starry skies, and where glaciers tumble, mountain peaks soar, and tundra shrubs scream scarlet as summer turns to fall. Bradt's Yukon is the only guidebook dedicated to this natural and historical wonderland. Offering practical advice on everything from where to pan for gold to how to avoid being eaten by a bear, alongside quirky anecdotes (such as the story behind the 'sourtoe cocktail' - a shot of whisky garnished with a severed human toe), it's the perfect companion for highway drivers, cruise-ship passengers, and outdoors enthusiasts alike.

Author : Dieter Reinmuth
Publisher : ITMB Pub.
Page : 201 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1997-01
Category : Automobile travel
ISBN : 1895907942

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The Yukon by Dieter Reinmuth Pdf

A guidebook in the Travel Adventure Guide series. A definitive guide to the Yukon, in northwestern Canada, as well as information on how to get there -- by coastal ocean ferry, plane, train, bus, bicycle, or a combination of these. The Yukon offers extensive wilderness, wildlife viewing, canoeing on long rivers, gold rush history, and historical gold rush towns.

Author : Pamela H. Sinclair,Wendy A. Nixon,Cameron D. Eckert,Nancy L. Hughes
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 597 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2011-11-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780774844345

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Birds of the Yukon Territory by Pamela H. Sinclair,Wendy A. Nixon,Cameron D. Eckert,Nancy L. Hughes Pdf

The Yukon is a land of remarkable wilderness, diverse ecosystems, and profound beauty. It is also home to a unique assemblage of birds. As of 2002, 288 bird species have been documented in the Yukon, with 223 occurring regularly. They occupy an amazing range of habitats, from the most barren mountain peaks to lush valley bottom forests, and are an integral part of the cultural heritage of Yukon First Nations people. The vast areas of natural habitat with limited road access can make the study of birds challenging, but are key in defining the nature of birding in the Yukon. Birds of the Yukon Territory is the result of a decade-long project initiated to gather and share what is known about the Yukon's birdlife. Lavishly illustrated with 600 colour photographs and 223 hand-drawn bird illustrations, the book presents a wealth of information on bird distribution, migration and breeding chronology, nesting behaviour, and habitat use, and on conservation concerns. Two hundred and eighty-eight species of birds are documented, including 223 regular species, and 65 casual and accidental species. In compiling this meticulously researched volume, the authors consulted over 166,000 records in a database created by the Canadian Wildlife Service, with information dating back to 1861. S ections on birds in Aboriginal culture and history, and bird names in the Yukon First Nations and Inuvialuit languages, enhance the book, as do the numerous easily interpreted charts and graphs. Destined to become a basic reference work on the avifauna of the North, Birds of the Yukon Territory is a must-have for bird enthusiasts and anyone interested in the natural history of the Yukon and the North.

Author : William Edwards
Publisher : Litres
Page : 210 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9785040759149

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In to the Yukon by William Edwards Pdf

"In to the Yukon" by William Seymour Edwards. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

Author : William J. Cody,National Research Council of Canada
Publisher : NRC Research Press
Page : 698 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2000
Category : History
ISBN : 066018110X

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Flora of the Yukon Territory by William J. Cody,National Research Council of Canada Pdf

This work covers geology and vegetation of the vascular plants of the Yukon Territory. It should be of interest to botanical scientists, students and travellers interested in biodiversity, and for rare and endangered species wildlife management.

Author : Laura Beatrice Berton
Publisher : Pickle Partners Publishing
Page : 207 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2018-03-12
Category : History
ISBN : 9781789120592

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I Married the Klondike by Laura Beatrice Berton Pdf

First published in 1954, this is a true story of love and adventure which traces the history of Dawson City through the eyes of a young schoolteacher from Canada and the penniless Yukon miner she married... “This is a brave book. It is a record of a woman’s courage and devotion in a hostile land. It is the story of a refined and sensitive girl who found happiness the hard way, and triumphed over conditions that would have driven most women to distraction. It is also a tribute to a husband who with hand, heart and head was outstanding in a world of worthy men. “I have read many books on the Yukon, but this is different...It is the gallant personality of the author which shines on every page, and makes her chronicle a saga of the High North.” (Robert W. Service, Preface)

Author : Lanz, Walter
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Dempster Highway (N.W.T. and Yukon)
ISBN : 0889256144

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Along the Dempster : an Outdoor Guide to Canada's Northernmost Highway by Lanz, Walter Pdf

Comprehensive guide which directs hiking, climbing and canoeing enthusiasts towards true wilderness adventures along the Dempster Highway. Gives km to km points along the highway from which excursions into the wilderness can be made. Detailed contour maps included.

Author : Helen Dobrowolsky
Publisher : Dawson City, Y.T. : Tr'ondëk Hwëch'in
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : History
ISBN : STANFORD:36105115122272

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Hammerstones by Helen Dobrowolsky Pdf

Author : Joann Robertson
Publisher : Granville Island Publishing Limited
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : History
ISBN : 1926991095

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The Yukon by Joann Robertson Pdf

Joann Robertson's grandfather moved to the Yukon in 1897 to make his fortune. He did not succeed, but loved the North and decided to settle there. Leaving their eldest two children in London, his wife joined him in 1899. They had six more children born in various settlements. The life the family lived and the work they did -- telegraphy, dog team mail delivery, teaching and working in the gold-mining industry -- were typical of the Yukon during this era. From memories of her Yukon youth, family letters, photographs, unpublished works and news clippings, Joann describes the life of her and other families during this little-known period of Yukon time. Her narrative -- at one point describing the dismantling of a Model T Ford to smuggle it by canoe across a river in the dead of night -- echoes her love of this unique society.