This report, originally published in 1898, provides an overview of the gold rush that was taking place in the Klondike region of the Yukon territory at the turn of the 20th century. The report covers topics such as the geography of the region, the methods of mining that were being used, and the social and economic factors that were driving the rush. Anyone interested in the history of the American west or in the history of mining will find this book to be an informative and engaging read. 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.