MINING 1 - The Myth of the Klondike

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When gold was discovered in the Yukon, 100,000 people desperately tried to make it to a small patch of land in one of the most remote environments on the continent. Few made it all the way.  The Klondike Gold Rush was many things: a media conspiracy, a ponzi scheme, a land grab. But above all, it was a humanitarian disaster that stretched over much of the Pacific Northwest.   Featured in this episode: Brian Castner, Deb Vanasse   To learn more: Stampede: Gold Fever and Disaster in the Klondike by Brian Castner Wealth Woman: Kate Carmack and the Klondike Race for Gold by Deb Vanassse Klondike: The Last Great Gold Rushby Pierre Berton   Additional music from Audio Network   This episode is sponsored by Rotman’s Executive Leadership Online, Douglas and Dispatch Coffee.  Support COMMONS: http://commonspodcast.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.