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A lively, take-along account of Alaska's sweeping history made vivid with historical photos and entertaining essays. Topics covered include Native lifestyles before contact with the Europeans; Alexander Baranov and the Russian fur trade; John Muir's visit to Glacier Bay in 1879; the Klondike gold rush stampede; pioneer climbs on Mount McKinley; the exploits of early Alaska Bush pilots; big game hunting in the North Country; Alaska's fisheries, where salmon is king; and today's Native traditions.A history book that's fun to read, Alaska's History sets forth the Last Frontier's glorious past and challenging present.
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Alaska Pocket Guide: Alaska's History, Harry Ritter
- Language
- Released
- 1993
- Binding
- (Paperback),
- Book condition
- Very Good
- Price
- €5.99
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- Subtitle
- The People, Land, and Events of the North Country
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Harry Ritter
- Publisher
- Alaska Northwest Books
- Released
- 1993
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 144
- ISBN10
- 0882404326
- ISBN13
- 9780882404325
- Series
- Rating
- 3.55 out of 5
- Description
- A lively, take-along account of Alaska's sweeping history made vivid with historical photos and entertaining essays. Topics covered include Native lifestyles before contact with the Europeans; Alexander Baranov and the Russian fur trade; John Muir's visit to Glacier Bay in 1879; the Klondike gold rush stampede; pioneer climbs on Mount McKinley; the exploits of early Alaska Bush pilots; big game hunting in the North Country; Alaska's fisheries, where salmon is king; and today's Native traditions.A history book that's fun to read, Alaska's History sets forth the Last Frontier's glorious past and challenging present.