Anchorage (1917)

By Florence Olmstead

Book Overview

Anchorage is a historical fiction novel written by Florence Olmstead and published in 1917. The story is set in the town of Anchorage, Alaska, during the early 1900s. The main character, a young woman named Judith, moves to Anchorage with her family and must navigate the challenges of living in a remote and rugged frontier town. Along the way, she encounters a cast of colorful characters, including a handsome young man named Jack, who she develops feelings for.As Judith adjusts to life in Anchorage, she becomes involved in the town's social scene and begins to uncover secrets and scandals that threaten to tear the community apart. She also faces personal challenges, including a difficult relationship with her mother and a growing sense of restlessness and dissatisfaction with her life.Anchorage is a richly detailed and atmospheric novel that captures the spirit of early 20th century Alaska. Olmstead's vivid descriptions of the landscape and the people who inhabit it bring the story to life, and her exploration of themes like love, family, and community make the book a timeless classic.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: 1166477657
• ISBN13: 9781166477653
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"