Read Books Online and Download eBooks, EPub, PDF, Mobi, Kindle, Text Full Free.
Download A Dog Puncher On The Yukon With Illustrations full books in PDF, epub, and Kindle. Read online A Dog Puncher On The Yukon With Illustrations ebook anywhere anytime directly on your device. Fast Download speed and no annoying ads. We cannot guarantee that every ebooks is available!
Author : Arthur Treadwell Walden
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 344 pages
Book Rating : 4.X/5 ( download)
Download or read book A Dog-puncher on the Yukon written by Arthur Treadwell Walden and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Arthur Treadwell WALDEN
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (54 download)
Download or read book A Dog-Puncher on the Yukon ... With Illustrations written by Arthur Treadwell WALDEN and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Arthur Treadwell Walden
Publisher : Boston ; New York : Houghton and Mifflin Company, 1931 [c1928]
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (472 download)
Download or read book A Dog-puncher on the Yukon written by Arthur Treadwell Walden and published by Boston ; New York : Houghton and Mifflin Company, 1931 [c1928]. This book was released on 1931 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Arthur Treadwell Walden
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 289 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (28 download)
Download or read book A Dog-puncher on the Yukon, with an Introduction by Walter Collins O'Kane written by Arthur Treadwell Walden and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Polly Evans
Publisher : Bradt Travel Guides
ISBN 13 : 1841623105
Total Pages : 278 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (416 download)
Download or read book Yukon written by Polly Evans and published by Bradt Travel Guides. This book was released on 2010 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Canada's Yukon is one the world's last great wildernesses, where bears, moose and caribou roam. It's a place where hikers, paddlers, skiers and mushers can travel for days without seeing another human soul, where the northern lights dance green and red across starry skies, and where glaciers tumble, mountain peaks soar, and tundra shrubs scream scarlet as summer turns to fall. Bradt's Yukon is the only guidebook dedicated to this natural and historical wonderland. Offering practical advice on everything from where to pan for gold to how to avoid being eaten by a bear, alongside quirky anecdotes (such as the story behind the 'sourtoe cocktail' - a shot of whisky garnished with a severed human toe), it's the perfect companion for highway drivers, cruise-ship passengers, and outdoors enthusiasts alike.
Author : Leonard Plotnicov
Publisher : University of Pittsburgh Pre
ISBN 13 : 082297522X
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (229 download)
Download or read book American Culture written by Leonard Plotnicov and published by University of Pittsburgh Pre. This book was released on 2010-11-23 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: American Culture comprises fifteen essays looking at the familiar and the less familiar in American society: urbanites in Pittsburgh and Indianapolis, rural communities in the American West, Hispanics in Wisconsin, Samoans in California, the Amish, and the utopian religious communities of the Shakers and Oneida. The essays address a wide range of topics and a spectrum of occupations-miners, whalers, farmers, factory workers, physicians and nurses-to consider such questions as why some religious sects remain distinctive, separate, and viable; how groups use of such things as nicknames and family reunions to maintain ties within the community; how immigrant communities organize to sustain traditional cultural activities.
Author : James A. McQuiston
Publisher : Father of the Yukon
ISBN 13 : 9781432714581
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (145 download)
Download or read book Captain Jack written by James A. McQuiston and published by Father of the Yukon. This book was released on 2007 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: So, why'd they call him Jack? Born Leroy Napoleon McQuesten, this Yukon legend was given the moniker of "Captain Jack" after his heroic rescue of ship and crew, on his first trip out on salt water, at the age of 22. A magnet for nicknames, he became known as Father of the Yukon, Father of Alaska, Golden Rule McQuesten, Prince of Goodfellows and a host of other affectionate titles. Famous authors, Jack London and Pierre Berton, were fans of Captain Jack and wrote extensively on him. Early Yukon explorers, Frederick Schwatka and William Ogilvie, did the same. Though captain of the very first steamboats on the Yukon, chief trader on the river, and grubstaker of thousands of gold miners, Jack's story has lain hidden in the pages of several dozen books and newspapers, until now. "Captain Jack: Father of the Yukon" is the definitive work on this true American hero and his adventures in the final frontier.
Author : Michael Koskey
Publisher : University of Alaska Press
ISBN 13 : 1602233586
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (22 download)
Download or read book Through Their Eyes written by Michael Koskey and published by University of Alaska Press. This book was released on 2018-08-15 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The towns of Eagle, Circle, and Central are tucked away in the cold, rugged, and sparsely populated central-eastern interior of Alaska. These communities have fewer than three hundred residents in an area of more than 22,000 square miles. Yet they are closely linked by the Yukon River and by history itself. Through their Eyes is a glimpse into the past and present of these communities, showing how their survival has depended on centuries of cooperation. The towns have roots in the gold rushes but they are also located within the traditional territories of the Hän Hwëch’in, the Gwichyaa Gwich’in, and Denduu Gwich’in Dena (Athabascan) peoples. Over time, residents have woven together new heritages, adopting and practicing each other’s traditions. This book combines oral accounts with archival research to create a rich portrayal of life in rural Alaska villages. Many of the stories come directly from the residents of these communities, giving an inside perspective on the often colorful events that characterize life in Eagle, Circle, and Central.
Author : Edward Schieffelin
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN 13 : 0806161493
Total Pages : 131 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (61 download)
Download or read book Portrait of a Prospector written by Edward Schieffelin and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 2017-11-09 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Edward “Ed” Schieffelin (1847–1897) was the epitome of the American frontiersman. A former Indian scout, he discovered what would become known as the legendary Tombstone, Arizona, silver lode in 1877. His search for wealth followed a path well-trod by thousands who journeyed west in the mid to late nineteenth century to try their luck in mining country. But unlike typical prospectors who spent decades futilely panning for gold, Schieffelin led an epic life of wealth and adventure. In Portrait of a Prospector, historian R. Bruce Craig pieces together the colorful memoirs and oral histories of this singular individual to tell Schieffelin’s story in his own words. Craig places the prospector’s family background and times into context in an engaging introduction, then opens Schieffelin’s story with the frontiersman’s accounts of his first prospecting attempts at ten years old, his flight from home at twelve to search for gold, and his initial wanderings in California, Nevada, and Utah. In direct, unsentimental prose, Schieffelin describes his expedition into Arizona Territory, where army scouts assured him that he “would find no rock . . . but his own tombstone.” Unlike many prospectors who simply panned for gold, Schieffelin took on wealthy partners who invested the enormous funds needed for hard rock mining. He and his co-investors in the Tombstone claim became millionaires. Restless in his newfound life of wealth and leisure, Schieffelin soon returned to exploration. Upon his early death in Oregon he left behind a new strike, the location of which remains a mystery. Collecting the words of an exceptional figure who embodied the western frontier, Craig offers readers insight into the mentality of prospector-adventurers during an age of discovery and of limitless potential. Portrait of a Prospector is highly recommended for undergraduate western history survey courses.
Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 950 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book The Publishers' Circular and Booksellers' Record written by and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 950 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Hank Reineke
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
ISBN 13 : 0810872579
Total Pages : 436 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (18 download)
Download or read book Ramblin' Jack Elliott written by Hank Reineke and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2009-12-30 with total page 436 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The American singer and guitarist Ramblin' Jack Elliott (1931- ) is a seminal figure in the folk music revivals of the United States and Great Britain. Declared an American treasure by former President Bill Clinton, Elliott has traveled and performed for more than 50 years, and his life and career neatly parallel the ascension of folk music's 'renaissance' from the 1940s through the present day. Ramblin' Jack Elliott: The Never-Ending Highway is the first complete biography of this important figure in the history of folk music. Elliott's music and Beat-era sensibility influenced countless artists in the fields of folk, rock, and country and western music, and Hank Reineke provides the full story of Elliott's relationships and influences. Most notably, his associations with Woody Guthrie and Bob Dylan are well-documented: Elliott is considered Guthrie's most famous protZgZ and Elliott mentored Dylan in his early career. Reineke also recounts how Elliott's life intersected with Derroll Adams, Jack Kerouac and the Beats, Princess Margaret, James Dean, and scores of others. The book examines the full breadth of Elliott's career, discussing how the rough-edged cowboy singer survived in the music industry and eventually won a Grammy Award for Best Traditional Folk Recording and the prestigious National Medal of the Arts. In addition to the biography, Reineke has amassed the first exhaustive and comprehensive discography of albums from the singer's notable back-catalog (1955-2009), including nearly 60 LP and CD issues, many rare and sought-after 78rpm discs, EPs, and 45rpm recordings, as well as a number of contributions to compilations, soundtracks, festival recordings, and guest appearances. This impressive volume is rounded out with a bibliography, an index, and more than 30 photographs, making this a must-have for scholars and fans of American folk music.
Author : Ken Ross
Publisher : University Press of Colorado
ISBN 13 : 1607327147
Total Pages : 569 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (73 download)
Download or read book Pioneering Conservation in Alaska written by Ken Ross and published by University Press of Colorado. This book was released on 2017-10-01 with total page 569 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A companion volume to Environmental Conflict in Alaska, Pioneering Conservation in Alaska chronicles the central land and wildlife issues and the growth of environmental conservation in Alaska during its Russian and territorial eras. The Alaskan frontier tempted fur traders, whalers, salmon fishers, gold miners, hunters, and oilmen to take what they could without regard for long-term consequences. Wildlife species, ecosystems, and Native cultures suffered, sometimes irreparably. Damage to wildlife and lands drew the attention of environmentalists, including John Muir, who applied their influence to enact wildlife protection laws and set aside lands for conservation. Alaska served as a testing ground for emergent national resource policy in the United States, as environmental values of species and ecosystem sustainability replaced the unrestrained exploitation of Alaska's early frontier days. Efforts of conservation leaders and the territory's isolation, small human population, and late development prevented widespread destruction and gave Americans a unique opportunity to protect some of the world's most pristine wilderness. Enhanced by more than 100 photographs, Pioneering Conservation in Alaska illustrates the historical precedents for current natural resource disputes in Alaska and will fascinate readers interested in wildlife and conservation.
Author : Pierre Berton
Publisher : Anchor Canada
ISBN 13 : 0385673647
Total Pages : 498 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (856 download)
Download or read book Klondike written by Pierre Berton and published by Anchor Canada. This book was released on 2011-02-11 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With the building of the railroad and the settlement of the plains, the North West was opening up. The Klondike stampede was a wild interlude in the epic story of western development, and here are its dramatic tales of hardship, heroism, and villainy. We meet Soapy Smith, dictator of Skagway; Swiftwater Bill Gates, who bathed in champagne; Silent Sam Bonnifield, who lost and won back a hotel in a poker game; and Roddy Connors, who danced away a fortune at a dollar a dance. We meet dance-hall queens, paupers turned millionaires, missionaries and entrepreneurs, and legendary Mounties such as Sam Steele, the Lion of the Yukon. Pierre Berton's riveting account reveals to us the spectacle of the Chilkoot Pass, and the terrors of lesser-known trails through the swamps of British Columbia, across the glaciers of souther Alaska, and up the icy streams of the Mackenzie Mountains. It contrasts the lawless frontier life on the American side of the border to the relative safety of Dawson City. Winner of the Governor General's award for non-fiction, Klondike is authentic history and grand entertainment, and a must-read for anyone interested in the Canadian frontier.
Author : Frank Soos
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 1602233802
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (22 download)
Download or read book The Big Wild Soul of Terrence Cole written by Frank Soos and published by . This book was released on 2019-02 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book is an eclectic festschrift dedicated to Alaska historian and writer Terrence Cole."--Provided by publisher.
Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 624 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)
Download or read book Saturday Review of Literature written by and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 624 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 544 pages
Book Rating : 4.X/5 (4 download)
Download or read book The Booklist written by and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Henry Louis Mencken
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 696 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)
Download or read book The American Mercury written by Henry Louis Mencken and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 696 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
