Our Arctic province : Alaska and the Seal Islands by Henry Wood Elliott
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Author | Elliott, Henry Wood, 1846-1930 |
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LoC No. | 2009439773 |
Title | Our Arctic province : Alaska and the Seal Islands |
Original Publication | United States: C. Scribner's Sons, 1906. |
Series Title | Library of contemporary exploration and adventure |
Note | Reading ease score: 56.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
Credits | Bob Taylor, Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
Summary | "Our Arctic Province: Alaska and the Seal Islands" by Henry Wood Elliott is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work explores the rich tapestry of Alaska’s natural beauty, its indigenous cultures, and the intrigues of Russian exploration and occupation. Elliott’s aim is to provide an authentic portrayal of life in Alaska, allowing readers to gain insights as if they were physically present in the various locales described. The opening of the book sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of Alaska's history, particularly focusing on the early Russian expeditions led by Vitus Bering. It recounts the difficulties faced by Bering and his crew during their voyages, including shipwreck, loss of life, and encounters with the local natives. The text highlights the harsh realities of exploration during this era, the subsequent rush of Russian traders into Alaska, and the establishment of the Russian American Company, detailing both the opportunities and struggles that characterized this period of Alaska's history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | English |
LoC Class | F850.5: United States local history: Pacific States |
Subject | Alaska -- Description and travel |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 70373 |
Release Date | Mar 29, 2023 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads | 108 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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