Rebel Women of the Gold Rush. Extraordinary Achievements and Daring Adventures

During the frenzied Klondike Gold Rush, many daring women ventured north to seek riches and adventure or to escape a troubled past. These unforgettable, strong-willed women defied the social conventions of the time and endured heartbreak and horrific conditions to build a life in the wild North. At the height of the gold rush, Martha Purdy, Nellie Cashman, Ethel Berry and a few hundred other women were conquering what came to be called the Trail of '98-a route that proved to be an impossible ordeal for many men.
From renowned reporter Faith Fenton and successful entrepreneur Belinda Mulrooney to Mae Field, "The Doll of Dawson, " and other "citizens of the demimonde, " the Klondike's rebel women bring an intriguing new perspective to gold-rush history.