The Klondike Gold Rush
Constant Wonder - Season 2022, Episode 950 , Segment 1
Stampede
Episode: Stampede
- Apr 7, 2021 7:00 pm
- 35:43 mins
This was the last great adventure of the 19th century, but, still, we tend to sugarcoat the story of the Klondike gold rush. Tens of thousands died trying to get to there and even those who made it were often unprepared, used to life with electricity and public conveniences. Brian Castner muses on why we're susceptible to stampede mentality. Guest: Brian Castner, author of "Stampede: Gold Fever and Disaster in the Klondike"