klondike prequel

Welcome to our Klondike prequel collection. The famous gold rush of 1896 changed history. But what happened before the crowds arrived?

You can find out right here. Our featured book, Before the Klondike, tells the true story of the early North West frontier. Thomas R. Bennington wrote these daily journals in 1892. He arrived in the frozen wilderness a full three years before the big strike.

This is not a modern summary. You read his exact words. He describes charting new rivers and fighting the bitter cold. He details what it took to survive a wild, lonely land.

History fans will love this raw, real prequel. Browse below to grab your hand-signed copy from Hitched4fun today.

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  • Before the Klondike book front cover featuring a rugged sketch of pioneer T.R. Bennington prospecting in the Yukon.Before the Klondike book back cover showing the historical summary blurb, a vintage photograph of diarist T.R. Bennington, and the retail barcode.

    Before the Klondike: The 1892–1893 Journals of Thomas R. Bennington

    $49.95

    🔥 Amazon Top 50 Best Seller in U.S. State & Local History!

    The ultimate pre-gold rush survival diary. Step into the past with the authentic, unvarnished 1892–1893 logs of a real Yukon prospector who braved -80°F winters, wild rapids, and silver bears years before the world rushed to the Klondike.

    Lovingly recovered by his great-great-granddaughters, featuring original illustrations by his 3rd great-grandson Patrick C. Scullin, and masterfully compiled, edited, and annotated by 3rd great-grandson Aaron M. Scullin, this multi-generational preservation project is a must-read primary source.

    Why buy directly from Hitched4fun?

    • Exclusive Signed Edition: Receive a copy hand-signed by the editor, Aaron M. Scullin.

    • Shipping Discount: Use code KLONDIKESAVER at checkout for $10 off your order to help offset standard shipping costs!

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