Dawson Or Bust Before "Chechako Railroad." Sourest Story Ever Told By "Buzzsaw Jimmy"

J. D. RICHARDS

Publication: Printed in Canada by Sunprinting, n d (ca 1950), N P

First edition. 6 1/2" x 4" photograph illustrated stiff wrappers, 16 pp., illustrated from photographs. Complete with original printed promotional envelope. Former owner's inked name at top of front cover else a fine bright copy housed in the original printed promotional envelope with old glue marks to the unprinted rear cover that is in very good condition. From the library of former California State Librarian, Gary Kurutz. First edition of this concise memoir of 'Buzzsaw Jimmy" working on the Yukon Steamboat and Mining Co. steamboat fleet and sawing wood for the steamboat runs to Whitehorse during the Alaska-Klondike gold rush in the Yukon.

Inventory Number: 53179