Yukon Dreams: Remoteness and Mystique of the Corner of the World

What is more valuable than gold in the Yukon Territory? Discover the power of remoteness on your imagination. Yukon Dreams is the first book sounding out the depths of the Yukon’s remoteness, and, more broadly, Canada’s remoteness. It is a documented and poetic essay; an innovative attempt to distil the Yukon’s essence. A relatively small territory tucked between Alaska and the Northwest Territories, the Yukon is a metaphorical corner. What draws people to her vastness? What hides behind the desire for farness? The passion for remoteness has often been evoked, notably in polar exploration literature, but it remains largely unexplained. This book is a thorough, Yukon’s focused analysis. Since the Klondike Gold Rush, the mystique of the Yukon Territory has grown. Indeed, whether you drive the Alaska Highway, mush on the Yukon Quest, canoe a Yukon river, hike rugged ridges or build a cabin, you embrace an unforgettable wilderness. But you also enter a world of inner darkness. This text unveils the shadier, ambiguous Yukon at the opposite of touristic clichés. It transports readers to corners of the territory only accessible by imagination. Compelling illustrations, maps, bibliography and index complement a cardinal reflection for lovers of solitary regions.