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Echoes from Faraway Alaska by Bud Tarkin Remembers
In a March 28 1890 letter from Hoornixqua Alaska Bud Tarkin writes about brutal cold and snowshoe travel, life in a tundra shack, and the hard prospecting for gold along the Hogtlingua and Myoulitiqua rivers. He notes reports of mining claims, high provisions costs, and the uncertain future for prospectors as he plans to return downstream. He mentions meeting Hamlin Garland en route and hopes to hear from his Wisconsin contact Covain soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covain
Houtlicgua
Wisconsin
Dawson
N. G
Ashcroft
Hamlin Garland
McClure
Buo Harkin