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This is the case study of the most heinous, cold-blooded crime committed during the entire Klondike Gold Rush. It has come to be called by some The Christmas Day Murders. Three men traveling home on the frozen Yukon River Trail were waylaid, murdered, robbed, and their bodies put through a hole in the ice into the swift-flowing Yukon River below.Found at this time were 7 copies, all hardbound. Six are in Canada, 4 of which are from $18 to $29 plus international shipping, and 2 for $72 & $82 respectively have free shipping. One copy on eBay sells for $5.20 with $4.35 shipping.
This comprehensive, true-crime history has 21 illustrations and a bibliography. In this copy, owner information from 1990 appears on the front fly page; otherwise, the pages are free of marks. The dust jacket is nicked and slightly torn in a couple of places on the top edges. Offered at a moderate price, this is a collectible hardbound first edition in like-new condition (except the dust jacket). This harsh but fascinating story… Read More