While the Klondike Gold Rush is one of the most widely known events in Canadian history, particularly outside Canada, the rest of the Yukon's long and diverse history attracts little attention. This title gives particular emphasis to the role of First Nations people and the lengthy struggle of Yukoners to find their place within Confederation.

Completely revised with a new epilogue, the bestselling "Land of the Midnight Sun" was first published in 1988 and became the standard source for understanding the history of the Yukon. Ken Coates and William Morrison have published ten books together, including "Strange Things Done: A History of Murder in the Yukon" and the forthcoming "Trailmarkers: A History of Landmark Aboriginal Rights Cases in Canada".