S. H. Graves / SHGraves
''On The White Pass Pay-Roll'' is a book written by S. H. Graves and published in 1908. The book is a memoir of Graves’ experiences working on the White Pass and Yukon Route railway during the Klondike Gold Rush in the late 19th and early 20th century. The White Pass and Yukon Route railway was built to transport gold miners and their supplies from the coast of Alaska to the interior of the Yukon Territory. The book is divided into chapters that detail Graves’ experiences working on the railway as a brakeman, conductor, and train dispatcher. He describes the harsh working conditions, the dangers of avalanches and rock slides, and the challenges of maintaining the railway in the harsh winter weather. Graves also provides anecdotes about his fellow workers, including their personalities, habits, and quirks. Throughout the book, Graves provides an insider’s perspective on the Klondike Gold Rush and the impact it had on the region. He describes the influx of gold seekers, the growth of towns and cities along the railway, and the struggles of those who came to seek their fortune but ultimately failed. ''On The White Pass Pay-Roll'' is a firsthand account of a significant moment in American history, and provides a unique perspective on the Klondike Gold Rush and the construction of the White Pass and Yukon Route railway.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
