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Early Days on the Yukon and the Story of Its Gold Finds (Gold: Historical and Economic Aspects)

History

Ogilvie, William

Americas

Ayer Co. Pub

This is a nineteenth century reprinting with biographical notes by D.C. MacDonald of William Ogilvie's 1782 "An Essay on the Right of Property in Land," which was contructed on Lockean and physiocratic principles. Ogilvie was among the first advocates of sweeping agrarian reform which included the recommendation of a Georgian "single tax." William Godwin was undoubtedly inspired by Ogilvie's work and appraised his reasoning as having "considerable merit" in his Enquiry Concerning Political Justice. "Able and influential." J.B. Williams A Guide to the Printed Materials for English Social and Economic History 1750-1850, II: 540.

Birthright in land;: An essay on the right of property in land (Reprints of economic classics)

Augustus M. Kelley

Before the invention of the outboard motor, Billy Johnston of Port Carling invented the now legendary disappearing propeller boat. A boating classic.

The Greatest Little Motor Boat Afloat: The Legendary Disappearing Propeller Boat

Engineering & Transportation

Smith,James

Dodington, Paul

Fossey, Joe

Gockel, Paul

Transportation

Boston Mills Press

William Ogilvie was the first surveyor of the Yukon Territory. Ogilvie is a great storyteller and delights in recounting unique anecdotes and incidents not discussed in other Klondike writings. Originally published in 1913, this book is of great historical significance to anyone interested in the Klondike Gold Rush or the modern development of the north. 
Wolf Creek Classics is a series of the most interesting books about Alaska and the Yukon. These historic works have been reprinted with their original typefaces and layouts intact.

Early Days on the Yukon and the Story of Its Gold Finds (Wolf Creek Classics)

Wolf Creek Books

Early Days On The Yukon: And The Story Of Its Gold Finds

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Early Days on the Yukon: And the Story of its Gold Finds

Legare Street Press

Birthright in Land: With Biographical Notes by D.C. Macdonald [ 1891 ]

Politics & Social Sciences

Politics & Government

Cornell University Library

Guide Officiel Du Klondike Le Grand Champ D'Or Du Canada (French Edition)

BiblioLife

The Laird of Cools ghost. Being a copy of several conferences and meetings that passed between the Reverend Mr. Ogilvie, ... and the late Laird of ... after his death, ... Written by his own hand.

Legal History

Gale ECCO, Print Editions

The Klondike Official Guide: Canada'S Great Gold Field, the Yukon District

Nabu Press

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