Barkerville B.C.

Dr. History's Tales of the Old West - A podcast by Dr. Ken Turner - Tuesdays

Billy Barker was one of dozens of English sailors who jumped ship in search of gold. At the bottom of a fifty foot hole they struck gold and Barkerville became a boom town. Billy lost his fortune and died a poor man. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices