Tells the story of thirteen-year-old Tim and his older brother Roy and their adventures traveling to the Klondike in search of gold in 1898; and includes essays that discuss historical events and people associated with the Gold Rush.
Explores the history of the Klondike Rush, during which nearly 100,000 men traveled into the Yukon Territory after hearing reports that gold had been found in the area.
Buck, a dog that has been forced into the harsh life of a sled dog, befriends a man seeking his fortune in the Klondike gold fields, and must ultimately decide whether to stay with his master or obey his instinct to join the wolves.
