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Phil Lind Klondike Gold Rush Collection

The "Soapy" Smith tragedy [unknown]

Description

1st edition, compiled and copyrighted by Shea and Patton. Item is said to have been written by H.B. LeFebre, of Skagway. It is a condensed history of the reign of terror and outlawry in White Pass and the Skagway country in 1898, the formation of the vigilance committee, and Soapy Smith's demise.

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