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The First Passenger Train Over the White Pass and Yukon Route to Klondike in Pursuit of Gold, c1900 Creator: A.E. Huitt
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The First Passenger Train Over the White Pass and Yukon Route to Klondike in Pursuit of Gold, c1900 Creator: A.E. Huitt
The First Passenger Train Over the White Pass and Yukon Route to Klondike in Pursuit of Gold, c1900. For some months past rumour had been whispering of the discovery of an enormously rich gold-field in Canada. On the 29th August [1897] a steamer arrived at Vancouver, British Columbia, carrying thirty-five miners from the Yukon River, in Alaska, who brought with them £40, 000 worth of gold, the outward and visible sign of a great discovery in the Klondike, but one which was to lead to political complications with the United States'. Engraving after a photograph. From "Cassell's History of England, Vol. IX". [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York & Melbourne]
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This evocative image captures the historic moment of the first passenger train crossing the White Pass and Yukon Route en route to the Klondike gold fields in 1897. The discovery of gold in the Yukon Territory, Canada, had been the subject of rumors for several months, and when thirty-five miners arrived in Vancouver, British Columbia, with £40,000 worth of gold, the news spread like wildfire. The Klondike Gold Rush was on. The White Pass and Yukon Route, a challenging mountain pass, was a major obstacle for prospectors and settlers seeking to reach the gold fields. The construction of a railroad bridge and tunnel through this treacherous terrain was a remarkable feat of civil engineering, made possible by the determination and ingenuity of the engineers and laborers involved. In this black and white engraving by A.E. Huitt, we see a steam locomotive leading the way over the snow-covered viaduct, its plume of smoke billowing against the backdrop of the mountainous landscape. The train is flanked by a bridge and a tunnel, both essential structures for the safe and efficient passage of passengers and cargo. The wintry scene, with its icy mountains and seasonal weather, underscores the harsh conditions faced by those who dared to venture into the unknown in pursuit of gold. This image is a testament to the human spirit of exploration and the ingenuity of engineering, as well as a reminder of the historical significance of the Klondike Gold Rush and its impact on the world stage. A.E. Huitt's engraving is a valuable addition to any collection of historical images, and a testament to the power of art to capture and preserve the essence of history.
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