May Kellogg Sullivan

May Kellogg Sullivan was a writer and journalist who lived in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. She is best known for her book, A Woman Who Went to Alaska, which chronicles her experiences as a woman during the Klondike Gold Rush.

Sullivan was born in 1871 in New York City. She was the daughter of a doctor and a teacher. Sullivan attended the University of Michigan, where she studied English and journalism. After graduating from college, Sullivan worked as a journalist for several newspapers in the Midwest.

In 1898, Sullivan was inspired by the stories of the Klondike Gold Rush and decided to travel to Alaska in search of her fortune. She arrived in Alaska in 1899 and spent the next two years living and working in the territory. Her experiences are chronicled in her book, A Woman Who Went to Alaska, which was published in 1902.

A Woman Who Went to Alaska is a memoir of Sullivan's experiences in Alaska. The book is a valuable historical document that provides a glimpse into life in Alaska during the Klondike Gold Rush. It is also an inspiring story of a woman who followed her dreams and achieved success.

Sullivan returned to the United States in 1901 and continued to work as a journalist. She also wrote several other books, including The Trail of a Sourdough: Life in Alaska (1903) and The Klondike: Its History and Romance (1904).

Sullivan died in 1952 at the age of 81. She is remembered as a pioneer woman who overcame many challenges to achieve her dreams.