The Juneau Gold Belt: A History of the Mines and Miners

The Juneau Gold Belt: A History of the Mines and Miners is a comprehensive record of the fascinating mining history of the areas in and around Juneau, Alaska. From the A.J. to the Treadwell and the lesser-known areas in between, Earl Redman paints a detailed picture of mining life, expectations, disappointments, and tells the stories of the miners who lived it. It includes significant events at the mines and does not shy away from the colorful subjects of racial tensions among miners, robberies by mine workers, and crooked mine managers.