survived were made wise: they had taken their own measure and now understood their failings as well as their strengths. At last they realized that the Klondike experience was as much a quest for itself as it was for the gold.

Now in paperback: A special edition celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Klondike gold rush -- written by Canada's leading popular historian and illustrated with over 200 rare period photographs.

This magnificent book celebrates the 100th anniversary of the famous Klondike gold rush, and includes 200 rare period photographs. Written by best-selling author and social historian Pierre Berton, the pages brim with the life-and-death struggles, hopes, delusions, and astonishing courage of the men and women who left the comforts of civilization to brave the elements and each other in their quest for gold.

They came from all walks of life -- from educated professionals to itinerant laborers -- but the vast terrain, harsh conditions and knife-edge existence put every Klondiker on the same level.

The stunning archival photographs provide an unforgettable window into the past.