Thousands Rushed to Find Gold in the Klondike in Western Canada

But most of the people who traveled to the gold fields in the 1890s had no idea what they would face.  They did not know about the extremely hard work and terrible living conditions.

How the newsgathering resources of the Voice of America can help you learn American English

VOA Special English is a service used by English teachers and learners around the world. Our Web site provides free transcripts and audio of our radio shows and video of our TV reports. We write with a controlled vocabulary and speak at a reduced speed. We offer world news every day, plus science, business, American life -- something for everyone. | Questions: special@voanews.com