Alaska's Wolf Man: The 1915-55 Wilderness Adventures of Frank Glaser

by Jim Rearden

Book Overview

Between 1915 and 1955 adventure-seeking Frank Glaser, a latter-day Far North Mountain Man, trekked across wilderness Alaska on foot, by wolf-dog team, and eventually, by airplane. In his career he was a market hunter, trapper, roadhouse owner, professional dog team musher, and federal predator agent. A naturalist at heart, he learned from personal observation the life secrets of moose, caribou, foxes, wolverines, mountain sheep, grizzly bears, and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1575100479
• ISBN13: 9781575100470
• Release Date: February 1998
• Publisher: Pictorial Histories Publishing Company
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 3.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

LOVED IT!

I've been doing a lot of Alaskan frontier reading and I put this at the top of the list. I couldn't wait to read about the next "adventure" in each chapter. Frank's observations about wolves were fascinating. I'm looking forward to reading about the rest of his life in the book that picks up from 1955 forward... this is a must read.

One of the best books you will ever read.

This book is great. I live in Alaska, and never studied Alaska history. This book is intresting from the biological stand point and preditor control, and the behavior of wolfs. Also, its a wonderful read, even for people who don't enjoy books. All of Jim Rearden's books are great, but this one is fantastic. Truly a great book. -James

Alaska's Wolf Man

Great Book! The early history of Alaska from the dog sleds to the early vehicles trying to cross the land with no roads. Hunting from his dog sled pulled by his half-wolves, he fell in frozen rivers many miles from any help and knew how to survive. The big bears and the weather sharpened his skills. A hunter and outdoorsman's book.

One of the Best

Alaska's Wolf Man ranks as one of the best books I have ever read.. period. Myself, and many of my fellow Alaskans have read this book and enjoyed it greatly. It is full of history and adventurous tales about Alaska. Anyone with a love for the outdoors, wildlife, hunting or trapping would love this book! Rearden has a wonderful way of telling a story which draws you in. I couldn't put this book down until I had read it all.

Fascinating account of early 20th century life in Alaska.

This is a great journal of a man living in the wilderness, doing predator control in Alaska in the early 1900s. His observations on the wildlife in general and wolves in particular are excellent. His real life stories paint a clear picture of true wolf behavior that often contrasts with today's romanticizing of the animal. If you are interested in animal damage control trapping, early Alaska or just good observations on wolves and their prey from someone who spent a lot of time with them, this book will entertain and educate you. I highly recommend it.