Man Of Alaska: Peter Trimble Rowe

By Thomas Jenkins

Book Overview

""Man of Alaska: Peter Trimble Rowe"" by Thomas Jenkins is a biographical account of the life of Peter Trimble Rowe, a pioneer of Alaska. The book details Rowe's journey from his birth in 1865 in Illinois to his eventual settling in Alaska, where he became a prominent figure in the gold rush and the development of the state. The author describes Rowe's experiences as a miner, prospector, and trader, as well as his interactions with the native population and his efforts to establish a community in the wilderness. The book also explores Rowe's personal life, including his marriage and family, as well as his political involvement and contributions to the growth of Alaska. Through extensive research and interviews with Rowe's descendants and acquaintances, Jenkins paints a vivid portrait of a man who played a significant role in shaping the history of Alaska. ""Man of Alaska: Peter Trimble Rowe"" is a compelling and informative read for anyone interested in the history of Alaska and the lives of its early pioneers.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: 1432556215
• ISBN13: 9781432556211
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 380 Pages
• Weight: 1.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"