Good Time Girls Of the Alaska-Yukon Gold Rush by Lael Morgan

Good Time Girls of the Alaska-Yukon Gold Rush by Lael Morgan

In Good Time Girls of the Alaska-Yukon Gold Rush, Lael Morgan uncovers the forgotten stories of the women who played a pivotal role in shaping the history of the Far North. During the Alaska-Yukon Gold Rush, these brave and entrepreneurial women—often labeled as "disreputable" figures—left behind their Victorian-era lives to join the thousands of men seeking fortune in the Klondike and Alaska. From prostitutes to entertainers, these women faced treacherous journeys and harsh conditions but found freedom, independence, and success. Morgan’s vivid storytelling highlights their contributions to a male-dominated society, where many became entrepreneurs and even prominent citizens.

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Discover the untold stories of the women who shaped the Alaska-Yukon Gold Rush, often defying societal expectations to find freedom and success. Explore the lives of brave and entrepreneurial women who navigated treacherous journeys and harsh conditions. Learn about their contributions to a male-dominated society, where many became prominent citizens.