Hundreds of rare historical photographs and dozens of entertaining nonfiction short stories bring to life Alaska's history up to 1900. The authors pay homage to the Alaska Natives, trappers, mushers, merchants and prospectors who forged a life in the Last Frontier. Whether one has lived in Alaska all his life, or always wanted to visit, readers will be enthralled by this collection of stories from Alaska's colorful past.
An interesting, fun read. I highly recommend this book for anyone even remotely interested in Alaska, and its colorful, rich history. Great read, looking forward to more books from this up and coming author.
I could not put this book down
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
As a lifelong Alaskan, I found this book fascinating and captivating. The historical photos are worth the price of this book alone and offer an intriguing look into the rich history of the 49th state. My recommendation is to buy this book and to buy it today! Looking forward to future volumes..
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