Adventures in Alaska by Samuel Hall Young

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Author Young, Samuel Hall, 1847-1927
LoC No. 19008998
Title Adventures in Alaska
Note Reading ease score: 78.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Adventures in Alaska" by Samuel Hall Young is a collection of memoirs detailing the author's experiences and adventures as a pioneer missionary during the late 19th to early 20th century. This work blends personal anecdotes with historical accounts of the gold rushes in Alaska, particularly focusing on Young's interactions with both miners and indigenous communities. It offers a vivid portrayal of the Alaskan wilderness alongside the unique challenges faced by those who lived and worked there. The opening of the book sets the stage for Young's journey to Alaska, recounting the excitement and camaraderie among gold seekers during the Nome Stampede. As he boards a crowded steamboat filled with rough and weather-beaten men, he reflects on his mission to serve the miners as their spiritual guide while also participating in their rugged lifestyle. He introduces several characters including fellow missionaries and miners, drawing attention to their hopes and ambitions. This introduction creates an engaging atmosphere filled with anticipation and a hint of the challenges that lie ahead, laying a foundation for the adventures and the profound connections he will establish in the wilderness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class F850.5: United States local history: Pacific States
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Alaska -- Description and travel -- Juvenile literature
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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