The story of Andrew Olson, who emigrated from Sweden to the USA in 1903 and settled in Washington State and British Columbia. Enduring great challenges, hardship and adversity, Olson pioneered in gold and platinum mining, developed many labor–saving devises and improved mining technology. An inspiring tale of dreams, ambitions, dedication and the rise from rags to riches.
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Jan Olof G. Lindstrom was born in Sweden and grew up on the family farm. He is a professional technical draftsman with strong interest in genealogy and history. His work at the Genealogical Research Center in Sweden earned him great accolades. Lindstrom is retired but keeps active writing stories based on life in Sweden.
Karen L. Olson was born and raised in Seattle, Washington. She holds a BA in Political Science from the University of Washington. Olson has worked as director of research and development, adoption program coordinator and adoption magazine copy editor.
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I just finished reading The Platinum King, and thoroughly enjoyed the book. The majority of this book was read on trips to and from Anchorage, Alaska which added special meaning and a sense of connection with Andrew Olson. I will always remember the hardships and difficulties Andrew encountered traveling and the amount of time required for trips we take for granted today. It certainly is interesting to watch people complaining because their plane is an hour late!
The book is well written, engaging, and shows the thought, effort and love put forth to tell the story of Andrew Olson. The history of this time period in Alaska and in particular the mining industry was thoughtfully woven into the entire fabric of this mans' life, his trials, tribulations and success. I wholeheartedly recommend this book not only for the historical value, but also for the pure enjoyment of reading.
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The Platinum King: Andrew Olson's Story,
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I found the book a very enjoyable read. It held my interest throughout, and the story line was easy to follow. The book invoked several emotional responses in me. It had happy, sad, and some very humorous areas dispersed along the story. The facts and history of this man and his family was presented in a very readable format. I would highly recommend it to any of the Olson family from the Pacific Northwest, and anyone interested in the platinum mining history of North America.
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