Alaska Bound A Journey Through The Last Frontier
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Alaska Bound: A Journey Through the Last Frontier
Author: Pasquale De Marco
language: en
Publisher: Pasquale De Marco
Release Date: 2025-03-17
In the heart of North America lies Alaska, a land of untamed wilderness, breathtaking beauty, and endless adventure. "Alaska Bound: A Journey Through the Last Frontier" invites you to embark on an extraordinary odyssey through this mesmerizing state, where nature's grandeur unfolds at every turn. From the towering peaks of the Alaska Range to the shimmering glaciers of Prince William Sound, Alaska's landscapes are a testament to the indomitable forces that shaped this land. Explore hidden coves and secluded bays, where wildlife thrives and the silence is broken only by the sound of crashing waves and the cries of seabirds. But Alaska is more than just a stunning panorama. It is a place where history and culture intertwine, creating a rich tapestry of stories and traditions. From the ancient heritage of the indigenous peoples to the remnants of Russian and American influence, Alaska's past is as captivating as its present. In this book, you'll journey alongside travelers, adventurers, and lifelong Alaskans, gaining a deeper understanding of this unique state. Discover the challenges and triumphs of living in the last frontier, where resilience and determination are essential for survival. Learn about the delicate balance between preservation and progress, as Alaskans strive to protect their environment while embracing sustainable development. Uncover the stories of those who have been drawn to Alaska's wild beauty, from gold seekers and homesteaders to modern-day adventurers. Experience the thrill of hiking through pristine wilderness, kayaking among whales and glaciers, and witnessing the awe-inspiring aurora borealis. "Alaska Bound" is an invitation to immerse yourself in the beauty and wonder of the last frontier. Through vivid descriptions and captivating storytelling, this book will transport you to a land where nature reigns supreme and the spirit of adventure thrives. Whether you're an armchair traveler or a seasoned explorer, "Alaska Bound" will leave you breathless and forever changed by the magic of Alaska. If you like this book, write a review!
Last Frontier
Author: Alaska Magazine
language: en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date: 2023-12-12
Since 1935, Alaska magazine has charted the development of our biggest, most mysterious state. With compelling stories on such events as earthquakes, tidal waves, grizzly and polar bear attacks, the Russian influence, the Gold Rush, the Japanese invasion of the Aleutians during World War II, hunting and fishing, the lives of sourdoughs, village life, and much more, The Last Frontier truly captures the essence of our largest state. Other chapters include the tale of the Eskimo commercial pilot, flying villagers across the Arctic. Or the one about the young woman who conducted the 1940 census in the Interior by dog team. Or the story about the family who placed their automobile on a raft, hooked paddles to the axles, and steered their home-built paddle-wheeler down the Yukon River to the first road-whereupon they removed the car from the barge, and drove home to Nebraska.Other stories you won't want to miss in this book include: Don Sheldon's floatplane rescue of eight men from white water; the mystery of Klutuk, the beast of the tundra; how Julie Collins's sled dog saved her life; the trials and tribulations of a nurse running a hospital on the arctic coast in 1921; an Athabascan writer interviews her grandmother, a medicine woman; newsworthy events across the state and much, much more.
Alaska's Skyboys
Author: Katherine Johnson Ringsmuth
language: en
Publisher: University of Washington Press
Release Date: 2015-10-01
This fascinating account of the development of aviation in Alaska examines the daring missions of pilots who initially opened up the territory for military positioning and later for trade and tourism. Early Alaskan military and bush pilots navigated some of the highest and most rugged terrain on earth, taking off and landing on glaciers, mudflats, and active volcanoes. Although they were consistently portrayed by industry leaders and lawmakers alike as cowboys—and their planes compared to settlers’ covered wagons—the reality was that aviation catapulted Alaska onto a modern, global stage; the federal government subsidized aviation’s growth in the territory as part of the Cold War defense against the Soviet Union. Through personal stories, industry publications, and news accounts, historian Katherine Johnson Ringsmuth uncovers the ways that Alaska’s aviation growth was downplayed in order to perpetuate the myth of the cowboy spirit and the desire to tame what many considered to be the last frontier.