Wasa-Wasa: A Tale of Trails & Treasure

by Harry Macfie, Hans G. Westerlund, F.H. Lyon (Translator)

The book is essentially the selected memoirs of Harry Macfie, a Swede (descended from Scotland) and Sam Kilburn, an Englishman who took part in the gold rushes of Canada and Alaska. It is so much more than a dry history of obsession over gold. There are a plethora of reminiscences ranging from fleeing huge forest fires, being stalked and constantly attacked by wolves to races against time to escape oncoming storms.

Each chapter, tells a story and although the chapters are fairly short, their very nature brings them to life and they remain vibrant with colour and atmosphere.

248 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1935

Reviews

[Nate Stacheruk · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one of my family's favourites. Always a great read.

[Kevin · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best books I've ever read!