EVNT2A-00099

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EVNT2A-00099

Prospectors risking the White Horse Rapids of the Yukon River going to the Klondike gold rush 1898.
Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

North Wind Picture Archives brings history to life with stock images and hand-colored illustrations

Media ID 5877121

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1890s 1898 Adventure Adventure Travel Alaska Alaska Gold Rush Boat Canada Canadian Danger Frontier Gold Gold Rush Hardship Journey Klondike Gold Rush Klondyke Miner Pioneer Prospector Rapids River Row Boat Transportation Travel White Water Wilderness Yukon White Horse Yukon River

EDITORS COMMENTS
This photo print, titled "EVNT2A-00099" takes us back to the exhilarating era of the Klondike gold rush in 1898. The image showcases a group of brave prospectors risking their lives as they navigate through the treacherous White Horse Rapids on the mighty Yukon River. Hand-colored with precision, this vintage illustration captures the essence of American and Canadian pioneers embarking on an extraordinary adventure filled with danger and hardship. In this snapshot from history, we witness these intrepid explorers aboard a row boat, battling against nature's formidable forces. The wild rapids surge around them, creating a white water spectacle that adds to both the awe-inspiring beauty and perilous nature of their journey. This artwork transports us to a time when transportation was arduous and unpredictable, highlighting the determination and resilience required by those seeking fortune in uncharted territories. The scene evokes a sense of wilderness and frontier spirit as these miners push forward into unknown territory. It serves as a reminder of North America's rich history intertwined with dreams of striking gold amidst vast landscapes untouched by civilization. With its intricate details and historical significance, this hand-colored halftone illustration offers viewers an opportunity to delve into one of humanity's most remarkable quests for wealth during the late 19th century –the Klondike gold rush– forever etched in our collective memory.

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