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The Golden Grindstone : Prospecting the Far North (Arctic Adventure)
The Golden Grindstone Prospecting the Far North - Arctic Adventure Author:Angus Graham A new title in the Lyons Press Arctic Adventure Series. — Tales of freezing to death on Canada's Chilkoot Pass were enough to prevent some people from attempting to make their fortunes in the gold rush of the 1890s. But George M. Mitchell wasn't afraid. The Golden Grindstone is the biographical account of one intrepid Canadian adventurer d... more »uring this time.
Mitchell enters unchartered territories and deals with hungry bears, howling wolves, and the harsh reality of famine.
Graham doesn't leave anything out in this action-packed journey, as he covers: attempting to dig into grounds that don't want to break, navigating through icy water currents, and training the mind to stay focused during dark, solitary nights.
The Golden Grindstone will stay with readers for years to come.« less