Driving steam pipes into frozen tundra to thaw it, preparatory to dredging for gold; probably on Bonanza Creek, Yukon Territory, Canada.
"Steam thawing ahead of the dredges. As all ground is frozen to unknown depths, thawing precedes dredging. A jet of live steam issues from each point and as ground thaws the points are driven deeper." Klondike Gold Rush. To order a reproduction, inquire about permissions, or for informatio...
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Summary: | "Steam thawing ahead of the dredges. As all ground is frozen to unknown depths, thawing precedes dredging. A jet of live steam issues from each point and as ground thaws the points are driven deeper." Klondike Gold Rush. To order a reproduction, inquire about permissions, or for information about prices see: http://www.lib.washington.edu/specialcollections/services/reproduction/reproduction Please cite the Order Number |
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