Pierre Berton, journalist, historian, media personality was born at Whitehorse, YT 12 July 1920; and died at Toronto, Ont 30 Nov 2004. Berton was among Canada’s best-known writers and was particularly well regarded as a serious popularizer of Canadian history.
Tagish Charlie working the claim
The Klondike gold rush at its peak , is depicted in this film, when the prospectors struggled through the harshest conditions imaginable to reach the fabled gold fields over 3000 km north of civilization. Using a collection of still photographs, the film juxtaposes the Dawson City at the height of the gold rush with its bustling taverns and dance halls with the more tranquil Dawson City of the present.
Skookum Jim working the claim
Click the link to enjoy: “The Rest of the Story“
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