Alaska: America's Continental Frontier Outpost

By Ernest P. Walker

Book Overview

Alaska: America's Continental Frontier Outpost is a non-fiction book written by Ernest P. Walker. The book provides a comprehensive overview of Alaska, the largest and most sparsely populated state in the United States. The author covers various aspects of Alaska's history, geography, wildlife, and culture. He also delves into the state's economy, politics, and social issues.The book begins with a brief introduction to Alaska's history, from its discovery by Russian explorers to its purchase by the United States in 1867. The author then discusses the state's geography, including its rugged terrain, diverse wildlife, and harsh climate. He also explores the native cultures of Alaska, including the Inupiat, Yupik, Aleut, and Tlingit peoples.The author goes on to discuss the challenges of living in Alaska, including the state's isolation, extreme weather conditions, and the difficulty of accessing basic amenities. He also examines the state's economy, which is largely based on fishing, mining, and oil production.Throughout the book, the author provides numerous anecdotes and personal stories from his own experiences living in Alaska. He also includes photographs and maps to help readers visualize the state's unique landscape and culture.Overall, Alaska: America's Continental Frontier Outpost is a fascinating and informative book that provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of Alaska's history, culture, and way of life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163194425
• ISBN13: 9781163194423
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.5" x 9.3"