The Turnagain Arm Gold Rush of 1896, preceded the Klondike, changing the face of Alaska forever. Memories of Old Sunrise chronicles one man's experiences during that pivotal time in Alaska's history. In his own words, A. W. Jack Morgan tells of the triumphs, disappointments, and the adventures of miners who survived backbreaking labor, brutal winters, and mind-numbing isolation in the Last Frontier. With a cast of colorful characters, this autobiography brings back to life the bustling times of a bygone era.