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In Darkest Alaska

Author : Robert Campbell
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
ISBN 13 : 0812201523
Total Pages : 357 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (122 download)

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Download or read book In Darkest Alaska written by Robert Campbell and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2011-06-03 with total page 357 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Before Alaska became a mining bonanza, it was a scenic bonanza, a place larger in the American imagination than in its actual borders. Prior to the great Klondike Gold Rush of 1897, thousands of scenic adventurers journeyed along the Inside Passage, the nearly thousand-mile sea-lane that snakes up the Pacific coast from Puget Sound to Icy Strait. Both the famous—including wilderness advocate John Muir, landscape painter Albert Bierstadt, and photographers Eadweard Muybridge and Edward Curtis—and the long forgotten—a gay ex-sailor, a former society reporter, an African explorer, and a neurasthenic Methodist minister—returned with fascinating accounts of their Alaskan journeys, becoming advance men and women for an expanding United States. In Darkest Alaska explores the popular images conjured by these travelers' tales, as well as their influence on the broader society. Drawing on lively firsthand accounts, archival photographs, maps, and other ephemera of the day, historian Robert Campbell chronicles how Gilded Age sightseers were inspired by Alaska's bounty of evolutionary treasures, tribal artifacts, geological riches, and novel thrills to produce a wealth of highly imaginative reportage about the territory. By portraying the territory as a "Last West" ripe for American conquest, tourists helped pave the way for settlement and exploitation.

DK Alaska

Author : DK Travel
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 059384839X
Total Pages : 449 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (938 download)

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Download or read book DK Alaska written by DK Travel and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2024-06-25 with total page 449 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Breath-taking views of the northern lights. Freshly caught salmon from the Kenai River. Afternoons learning about Alaska Native traditions. For a vacation to remember, Alaska is hard to beat. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK Eyewitness travel guide is the perfect companion. Our updated guide brings Alaska to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations, which take you inside the state's buildings and neighborhoods. You'll discover: Our pick of Alaska's must-sees and top experiences Beautiful photography and detailed illustrations taking you to the heart of Alaska The best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay Detailed maps and walks that make navigating the region easy Easy-to-follow itineraries Expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe Color-coded chapters to each part of Alaska A lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you go DK Eyewitness's highly visual guides show you what others only tell you, with easy-to-read maps, tips, and tours to inform and enrich your trip. Touring the States? Try DK Eyewitness USA.

Alaskan Travels

Author : Edward Hoagland
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1611455030
Total Pages : 209 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (114 download)

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Download or read book Alaskan Travels written by Edward Hoagland and published by Skyhorse Publishing Inc.. This book was released on 2012-04 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: America s most intelligent and wide-rangingessayist-naturalist. Philip...

Travels in Alaska

Author : John Muir
Publisher : Boston, Mifflin
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 454 pages
Book Rating : 4.X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Travels in Alaska written by John Muir and published by Boston, Mifflin. This book was released on 1915 with total page 454 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the late 1800s, John Muir made several trips to the pristine, relatively unexplored territory of Alaska, irresistibly drawn to its awe-inspiring glaciers and its wild menagerie of bears, bald eagles, wolves, and whales. Half-poet and half-geologist, he recorded his experiences and reflections in "Travels in Alaska," a work he was in the process of completing at the time of his death in 1914. As Edward Hoagland writes in his Introduction, "A century and a quarter later, we are reading ÝMuir's ̈ account because there in the glorious fiords . . . he is at our elbow, nudging us along, prompting us to understand that heaven is on earth--is the Earth--and rapture is the sensible response wherever a clear line of sight remains." This Modern Library Paperback Classic includes photographs from the original 1915 edition.

In Pursuit of Alaska

Author : Jean Morgan Meaux
Publisher : University of Washington Press
ISBN 13 : 0295804726
Total Pages : 313 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (958 download)

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Download or read book In Pursuit of Alaska written by Jean Morgan Meaux and published by University of Washington Press. This book was released on 2013-07-15 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of Alaskan adventures begins with a newspaper article written by John Muir during his first visit to Alaska in 1879, when the sole U.S. government representative in all the territory's 586,412 square miles was a lone customs official in Sitka. It closes with accounts of the gold rush and the 1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition in Seattle. Jean Meaux has gathered a superb collection of articles and stories that captivated American readers when they were first published and that will continue to entertain us today. The authors range from Charles Hallock (the founder of Forest and Stream, a precursor of Field and Stream) to New York society woman Mary Hitchcock, who traveled with china, silver, and a 2,800 square foot tent. After explorer Henry Allen wore out his boots, he marched barefoot as he continued mapping the Tanana River, and Episcopal Archdeacon Hudson Stuck mushed by dog sled in Arctic winters across a territory encompassing 250,000 miles of the northern interior. Although the United States acquired Alaska in 1867, it took more than a decade for American writers and explorers to focus attention on a territory so removed from their ordinary lives. These writers-adventurers, tourists, and gold seekers-would help define the nation's perception of Alaska and would contribute to an image of the state that persists today. This collection unearths early writings that offer a broad view of American encounters with Alaska accompanied by Meaux's lively and concise introductions. The present-day adventurer will find much to inspire exploration, while students of the American West can gain new access to this valuable trove of pre-Gold Rush Alaska archives. For more information go to: http://www.inpursuitofalaska.com

Alaska Travel Writing

Author : Travel Books
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781542784993
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (849 download)

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Download or read book Alaska Travel Writing written by Travel Books and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-01-27 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This vibrant journal provides plenty of space in to write about your travels, favorite quotations, poems, and reflections. You'll love the beautifully fresh cover design and feel inspired to write often and consistently. Excellent thick binding Simplistic design perfectly made for any occasion or reason Journal measures 5 inches wide by 8 inches high 100 blank pages with elegant page numbering Excellent size for carrying anywhere and everywhere

A Republic of Rivers

Author : John A. Murray
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 : 0195076052
Total Pages : 362 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (95 download)

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Download or read book A Republic of Rivers written by John A. Murray and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1992-05-07 with total page 362 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an advance reading sampler for "A republic of rivers: three centuries of nature writing from Alaska and the Yukon."

Voyager

Author : Russell Banks
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0062199471
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (621 download)

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Download or read book Voyager written by Russell Banks and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2016-05-31 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Banks’s narrative seductively juxtaposes rambles through lush volcanic mountains, white sand beaches and coral reefs with a barrage of memories of the hash he’s made of his private life.” —The New York Times Book Review Now in his mid-seventies, Russell Banks has indulged his wanderlust for more than half a century. This longing for escape has taken him from the “bright green islands and turquoise seas” of the Caribbean islands to peaks in the Himalayas, the Andes, and beyond. In each of these remarkable essays, Banks considers his life and the world. In Everglades National Park this “perfect place to time-travel,” he traces his own timeline. Recalling his trips to the Caribbean in the title essay, “Voyager,” Banks dissects his relationships with the four women who would become his wives. In the Himalayas, he embarks on a different quest of self-discovery. “One climbs a mountain not to conquer it, but to be lifted like this away from the earth up into the sky,” he explains. Pensive, frank, beautiful, and engaging, Voyager brings together the social, the personal, and the historical, opening a path into the heart and soul of this revered writer.

Moon Alaska

Author : Lisa Maloney
Publisher : Hachette UK
ISBN 13 : 1631214977
Total Pages : 819 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (312 download)

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Download or read book Moon Alaska written by Lisa Maloney and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2017-07-03 with total page 819 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Moon Travel Guides: Make Your Escape! Remote, wild, and all-around otherworldly, Alaska promises unforgettable adventure. Discover the heart of "The Last Frontier" with Moon Alaska. What you'll find in Moon Alaska: Strategic itineraries for every budget and timeline, whether you have a week to hit the top sights or a month to explore the whole state Full-color photos and detailed maps throughout, plus a full-color foldout map Curated advice for outdoor adventurers, history buffs, culture mavens, road-trippers, wildlife enthusiasts, and more Must-see attractions and off-beat ideas for making the most of your trip: Embark on a guided active glacier hike, explore ice caves, or take an intrepid "flightseeing" tour to secluded glacier landings in Denali National Park. Experience the thrill of spotting wild bears, moose, or even walrus, or catch a glimpse of sea otters and humpback whales on a boat tour of the spectacular Kenai Fjords. Hike through lush wilderness or along pristine beaches, kayak on tranquil sounds or secluded lakes, or camp under the crystal-clear stars. Learn about Alaska's native cultures and quirky small towns, savor a freshly-caught seafood dinner, and discover the best spots to witness the enchanting northern lights Honest advice from Anchorage local and outdoor aficionado Lisa Maloney on when to go, what to pack, and where to stay, from campsites and hostels to B&Bs and resort fishing lodges How to get there and get around by plane, train, ferry, cruise ship, or guided tour Recommendations for families, LGBTQ+ travelers, seniors, international visitors, and travelers with disabilities Thorough background on the culture, weather, wildlife, local laws, history, and health and safety With Moon Alaska's local insight, myriad activities, and expert advice, you can plan your trip your way. Full list of coverage: Juneau and Southeast Alaska, Anchorage and Southcentral Alaska, Denali, Fairbanks, and the Interior, Kodiak and Southwest Alaska, the Arctic Can't get enough of Alaska? Try Moon Anchorage, Denali & the Kenai Peninsula. Headed to Canada? Try Moon Vancouver & Canadian Rockies Road Trip or Moon Banff National Park.

The Sun Is a Compass

Author : Caroline Van Hemert
Publisher : Little, Brown Spark
ISBN 13 : 0316414433
Total Pages : 286 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (164 download)

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Download or read book The Sun Is a Compass written by Caroline Van Hemert and published by Little, Brown Spark. This book was released on 2019-03-19 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For fans of Cheryl Strayed, the gripping story of a biologist's human-powered journey from the Pacific Northwest to the Arctic to rediscover her love of birds, nature, and adventure. During graduate school, as she conducted experiments on the peculiarly misshapen beaks of chickadees, ornithologist Caroline Van Hemert began to feel stifled in the isolated, sterile environment of the lab. Worried that she was losing her passion for the scientific research she once loved, she was compelled to experience wildness again, to be guided by the sounds of birds and to follow the trails of animals. In March of 2012, she and her husband set off on a 4,000-mile wilderness journey from the Pacific rainforest to the Alaskan Arctic, traveling by rowboat, ski, foot, raft, and canoe. Together, they survived harrowing dangers while also experiencing incredible moments of joy and grace -- migrating birds silhouetted against the moon, the steamy breath of caribou, and the bond that comes from sharing such experiences. A unique blend of science, adventure, and personal narrative, The Sun is a Compass explores the bounds of the physical body and the tenuousness of life in the company of the creatures who make their homes in the wildest places left in North America. Inspiring and beautifully written, this love letter to nature is a lyrical testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Winner of the 2019 Banff Mountain Book Competition: Adventure Travel

My Alaska Travel Writing

Author : Travel Books
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781542784979
Total Pages : 100 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (849 download)

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Download or read book My Alaska Travel Writing written by Travel Books and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-01-27 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This vibrant journal provides plenty of space in to write about your travels, favorite quotations, poems, and reflections. You'll love the beautifully fresh cover design and feel inspired to write often and consistently. Excellent thick binding Simplistic design perfectly made for any occasion or reason Journal measures 5 inches wide by 8 inches high 100 blank pages with elegant page numbering Excellent size for carrying anywhere and everywhere

A Permanent Member of the Family

Author : Russell Banks
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0062096745
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (62 download)

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Download or read book A Permanent Member of the Family written by Russell Banks and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2013-11-12 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of short stories from the contemporary American master whom the New York Times declared "the most compassionate fiction writer working today." Suffused with Russell Banks’s trademark lyricism and reckless humor, the twelve stories in A Permanent Member of the Family examine the myriad ways we try—and sometimes fail—to connect with one another, as we seek a home in the world. In the title story, a father looks back on the legend of the cherished family dog whose divided loyalties mirrored the fragmenting of his marriage. “A Former Marine” asks, to chilling effect, if one can ever stop being a parent. And in the haunting, evocative “Veronica,” a mysterious woman searching for her daughter may not be who she claims she is. Moving between the stark beauty of winter in upstate New York and the seductive heat of Florida, Banks’s acute and penetrating collection demonstrates the range and virtuosity of both his narrative prowess and his startlingly panoramic vision of modern American life.

Travelers' Tales Alaska

Author : Bill Sherwonit
Publisher : Travelers' Tales
ISBN 13 : 1885211961
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (852 download)

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Download or read book Travelers' Tales Alaska written by Bill Sherwonit and published by Travelers' Tales. This book was released on 2003 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Travel anthology on Alaska.

Alaska Travel Journal

Author : Noon Sun Handy Books
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781726202640
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (26 download)

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Download or read book Alaska Travel Journal written by Noon Sun Handy Books and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2018-08-25 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Planning an Alaska adventure? Take this travel journal along to record your experiences, or use it for important notes, itineraries, contact information, etc. With 200 blank lined pages for writing, it'll be a vital companion on your journey now, and a treasured memory-keeper forever. Soft bound.

Insight Guides Alaska (Travel Guide eBook)

Author : Insight Guides
Publisher : Apa Publications (UK) Limited
ISBN 13 : 1786715961
Total Pages : 733 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (867 download)

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Download or read book Insight Guides Alaska (Travel Guide eBook) written by Insight Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2016-09-01 with total page 733 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bears, birds, totems, cruising amidst the glaciers, camping in the wilderness... Alaska can still astonish the most jaded of travellers. Insight Guide Alaska is a comprehensive full-colour travel guide to the huge, untamed spaces of America's 49th state. Beautiful photographs on every page will take you on a journey through the Last Frontier. Our Best Of section selects Alaska's top attractions and activities not to miss, such as touring on a luxury train, observing wild bears, bald eagles, and humpback whales in Glacier Bay National Park, and seeing the Northern Lights. Lively features by local writers cover a whole range of subjects: choosing a cruise, testing your survival skills, staying in a wildlife refuge, getting around by ferry, gold-panning and how to spot a bear. Insight Guides' unrivalled coverage of history, landscape and culture provides an essential introduction to this vast state. Evocative accounts of Alaska's national parks and varied wildernesses combine with lively descriptions of the main towns and visitor hubs. All major sights are cross-referenced with full-colour maps, and the travel tips section provides a wealth of practical information on how to plan your trip. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides has over 40 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps as well as picture-packed eBooks to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture together create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure. 'Insight Guides has spawned many imitators but is still the best of its type.' - Wanderlust Magazine

Tip of the Iceberg

Author : Mark Adams
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1101985127
Total Pages : 353 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (19 download)

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Download or read book Tip of the Iceberg written by Mark Adams and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-05-28 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: **The National Bestseller** From the acclaimed, bestselling author of Turn Right at Machu Picchu, a fascinating, wild, and wonder-filled journey into Alaska, America's last frontier In 1899, railroad magnate Edward H. Harriman organized a most unusual summer voyage to the wilds of Alaska: He converted a steamship into a luxury "floating university," populated by some of America's best and brightest scientists and writers, including the anti-capitalist eco-prophet John Muir. Those aboard encountered a land of immeasurable beauty and impending environmental calamity. More than a hundred years later, Alaska is still America's most sublime wilderness, both the lure that draws one million tourists annually on Inside Passage cruises and as a natural resources larder waiting to be raided. As ever, it remains a magnet for weirdos and dreamers. Armed with Dramamine and an industrial-strength mosquito net, Mark Adams sets out to retrace the 1899 expedition. Traveling town to town by water, Adams ventures three thousand miles north through Wrangell, Juneau, and Glacier Bay, then continues west into the colder and stranger regions of the Aleutians and the Arctic Circle. Along the way, he encounters dozens of unusual characters (and a couple of very hungry bears) and investigates how lessons learned in 1899 might relate to Alaska's current struggles in adapting to the pressures of a changing climate and world.

Travel Journal: My Trip to Alaska

Author : Travel Diary
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 9781304841315
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (413 download)

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Download or read book Travel Journal: My Trip to Alaska written by Travel Diary and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014-03 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This journal is the perfect traveling companion for anyone visiting Alaska. Plan and record all details of your trip, includes lined and blank pages for writing your diary and sketching, with handy information tailored for travelers. Lists to help you pack, plan and set budgets are included in this journal.