Joyce Yardley
Yukon Riverboat Days
- ISBN 13:
- 9780888393869
- author:
- Joyce Yardley
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Hancock House Publishers Ltd ,Canada
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1996
- Pages:
- 176
- Genre:
- History Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Yukon Riverboat Days is a unique and fascinating account of life along the Yukon River in the early 20th century. Written by Joyce Yardley, this book tells the stories of those who lived and worked on the river, including woodcutters, riverboat men, mounties, and trading post operators.
The author's personal connection to the region, having grown up in Whitehorse between 1930 and 1940, lends a sense of authenticity to the tales told here. Many of these stories are based on personal interviews with Yukon old-timers, recorded in the mid-1970s, offering a glimpse into a bygone era.
Through the voices of those who lived and worked on the river, this book forms a colorful mosaic of early history, preserving memories that would otherwise be lost. A valuable contribution to our understanding of life in the Yukon during its heyday as a major transportation route.
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