Alaska an Empire in the Making

By John Jasper Underwood

""Alaska: An Empire in the Making"" is a non-fiction book written by John J. Underwood. The book provides a comprehensive history of Alaska, from its early days as a Russian colony to its eventual incorporation as a U.S. state. Underwood covers a variety of topics, including the gold rush, the fur trade, and the impact of World War II on the region. He also delves into the political and economic forces that shaped Alaska's development, as well as the cultural and social changes that occurred over time. The book is well-researched and includes numerous photographs and maps to help readers visualize the events and places being discussed. Overall, ""Alaska: An Empire in the Making"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of this unique and remote part of the world.1913. With numerous illustrations and a map. Partial Contents: Leaving for Alaska; Through Southeastern Alaska waters; Arriving at Ketchikan; Metlakahtla and Wrangell; Some Alaskan Glaciers; A center of industry; Running past the exposed coast; Running past the exposed coast; Buying from Indians; Routes to Nome and the Interior; From Caribou Crossing to Dawson; Down the river to Fairbanks; Through the river delta to the sea; The starting point; Hunting Grounds; Fishing as an industry and sport; Transportation and communication; Climate, agriculture and grazing; Mines, miners and mining; The reindeer as a civilizer; The Alaska seal herd; Modern whaling on Northern Pacific; Raising fur for the market; Alaska as a newspaper field; Missionaries and education; Dogs, dog punchers and dog races; Spectacular volcanoes; The cost of living in Alaska; Discovery and early history; British and Spanish expeditions; Occupation by the Russians; English explorers in Arctic; American occupation; Transfer to the United States; Systematic explorations by Americans; Work of the U.S. Geological Survey; The discovery of the Northwest Passage; and Alaska in short paragraphs.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: 1417917768
• ISBN13: 9781417917761
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 568 Pages
• Weight: 1.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"