A Tomorrow's World Special from Alaska
First transmitted in 1969, James Burke reports on America's attempts to turn Alaska in a 'gold mine' for the second time since gold was first discovered in the late 1890s.
First transmitted in 1969, James Burke reports on America's attempts to turn Alaska into a 'gold mine' for the second time in its history.The first fortunes, made in the late 1890s, needed little more than a bucket and spade to dig the gold out from beneath Alaska's beaches. Soon after industrial machinery was brought in to finish the job. This time cutting-edge scientific techniques are being deployed to exploit money-making opportunities ranging from locating the reserves of 'black gold' lying beneath Alaska's waters to understanding the breeding habits of the giant Kodiak King Crabs.
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- Tue 9 Sep 1969 19:05
