The Fires of Patriotism: Alaskans in the Days of the First World War 1910-1920

by Preston Jones

Book Overview

In the early twentieth century, Alaska was facing an exciting future as the newest US territory. Yet just five years after its official designation, the country entered World War I and citizens were called to fight. Despite the threat of a looming economic collapse, Alaska sent more people per capita to war than any other state and displayed a patriotism that rivaled that of any of the states.

The Fires of Patriotism explores Alaska's...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1602232059
• ISBN13: 9781602232051
• Release Date: November 2013
• Publisher: University of Alaska Press
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"