Download or read book Gamblers and Dreamers written by Charlene L. Porsild and published by UBC Press. This book was released on 1998 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tackles some myths about the history of the North in the era of the Gold Rush, focusing on the history of western Canada's Dawson City at the turn of the 19th century. Begins by looking at how First Nations peoples were affected by the influx of miners and settlers, then explores the lives of miners and other laborers, professionals, merchants, performers, and prostitutes. Includes bandw photos. Paper edition (unseen), $34.95. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR