Ashana

by E.P. Roesch

Book Overview

It is the 1790s, and the old ways of Alayeksa are perishing, crushed by a collision of cultures. Russian fur traders are claiming the rich Alaskan wilderness for imperial Russia, and forcing the proud Native Americans into slavery. Beautiful Ashana, torn from her young husband to be the mistress and servant of the captain of the invaders, turns for help to the ancient spirits who have always guided her people. In the magical spirit world of the raven,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0394569636
• ISBN13: 9780394569635
• Release Date: August 1990
• Publisher: Random House (NY)
• Length: 404 Pages
• Weight: 1.70 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Literary Treasure!

"Ashana" is a beautiful, powerful novel ... this little-remembered clash of cultures and peoples is brought to life with startling precision thanks to Roesch's haunting prose and eye for detail. Buy this book!

Great book. It realy got to me

Jeg leste boka mens jeg var i Australia. Denne boka er ikke å oppdrive i Norge, det burde den bli. En helt fantastisk opplevelse å lese denne boka.