Klondike Gold Rush began in 1897, he knew that the tenderfeet headed for northern gold fields would be ripe for the picking, and chose raw, lawless Skagway as his headquarters. In this bleak settlement at the head of Alaska's Lynn Canal, he constructed an empire that any Mafia don might envy. However, less than a year later, the town had had enough of Soapy. SOAPY SMITH. KING CON is the first new biography of this notorious character in many years, and Alaska historian Jane Haigh (WOMEN OF THE GOLD RUSH) has uncovered new evidence of Soapy's early misdeeds deep in the stacks of the Denver Library. This is a rip-snorting portrait of the rise to power of a man without a conscience. It reveals the strong-arm robberies, bloody trail murders, illegitimate businesses, rigged card games, and garish, candle-lit honky-tonks of the Gold Rush, illustrated with period photographs that show Soapy and his gang from their glory days to his autopsy in 1898.

King Con: The Story of Soapy Smith

Biographies & Memoirs

Haigh, Jane

Historical

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Jane G. Haigh

Since the discovery of Klondike gold' hundreds of paddlewheelers have plied the Yukon River. These mighty ships braved harsh conditions in remote areas, supplying Dawson City, Whitehorse, and St. Michael with a diverse range of goods and services. This stunning collection of historic photographs is a fascinating record of this period and is sure to be a welcome keepsake.

Paddlewheelers of Alaska and the Yukon

Arts & Photography

Wilson, Graham

Photography & Video

The Good Group Home gives practical solutions that will help even the most seasoned team be more effective. This book suggests management strategies that are proven effective in real-life situations. When group homes function well they are great experiences for residents and staff alike. A good group home provides care that is safe, cooperative and fun. They are places driven on ideas, energy and creativity.

The Good Group Home: Managing for Success

Health, Fitness & Dieting

Wilson, GB

Psychology & Counseling

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