Alaska's History: The People, Land, and Events of the North

Alaska's History: The People, Land, and Events of the North Country (Alaska Pocket Guide)

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.
Country USA
Brand Alaska Northwest Books
Manufacturer Alaska Northwest Books
Binding Paperback
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780882404325
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Alaska's History: The People, Land, and Events of the North Country (Alaska Pocket Guide)