The White Pass and Yukon Route Railway

by Graham Wilson

Ride the “Railway Built of Gold” and step back in time to the days of the Klondike Gold Rush. The epic construction and operation of the White Pass and Yukon Route Railway is legendary. With more than 125 spectacular historic photographs, fascinating anecdotes and personal accounts, this book is an essential keepsake.

Genres: Trains, History

112 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1998

About the author

My fiction has been described as "economical and traditional." I try to define my characters through their actions rather than relying on elaborate descriptions or analysis of motivations. I like lots of surprises and feel that the primary role of the writer is to entertain. As a result I tell strong stories that are hopefully well paced and exciting.

I have written professionally for more than two decades. I started my career writing for newspapers, magazines and radio. I have also written dramas for TV and have authored nine books. I studied book publishing at the Banff Centre for the Arts and Stanford University and worked as a Book Publisher for twenty years.

Reviews

[Helen-Louise]

Amazing that this railroad ever got built - but even more amazing that people actually made it to the Yukon before it was built. Gold fever was a powerful motivator.

[Adri]

i heart alaska history

[K K · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cool to see all of the photos and how journal articles and headlines were written back then.

[spike marlin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great pictures and good journal entries. Not many pictures of the Canadian side of the contruction, which would have finished the book off well.