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These 4 items are available for $68, including U.S. shipping, a 15% discount (Item no. EXALA197)

Alaska, Travellers' Wildlife Guides  •  Les Beletsky  •  Dennis Paulson FIELD GUIDE •  2006 •  PAPER  • 456 PAGES A handbook and guide to the most commonly encountered birds, mammals, fish, amphibians and marine invertebrates of Alaska featuring 320 handsome color illustrations and descriptive information on each species. Most of the book is devoted to a general overview of each group. With a short overview of Alaska, conservation and parks. (ALA119, $27.95)
Coming into the Country  •  John McPhee CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1976 •  PAPER  • 438 PAGES • FAVORITE An outstanding portrayal of frontier life in Alaska circa 1976, this is among the finest of this gifted writer's works. Beautifully written, it's an even-handed look at environmental issues, as well as a hilarious portrait of some unforgettable Alaskan characters. Originally published in "The New Yorker." (ALA04, $17.00)
Katmai National Park & Preserve Map  •  Trails Illustrated MAP A folded, full-color topographic map of Alaska's Katmai National Park & Preserve at a scale of 1:272,000. Printed on tear-proof, water-resistant tyvek. (ALA111, $11.95)
Canada's Yukon and South Central Alaska Map  •  Coastal Cruise Tour Guides 1998 •  MAP Featuring handsome topographic maps that fold down into a booklet, this guide also includes sections on visitor attractions and highlights. With seven fold-out maps of Prince William Sound, Kodiak Island, Denali National Park, Katmai and Kenai Peninsula. (ALA55, $15.95)

Alaska Almanac  •  Alaska Northwest   • REFERENCE • FAMILY  •  Zany facts and figures on the geography, history and culture of Alaska. Peppered with only-in-Alaska jokes and goofy illustrations, it makes for leisurely, entertaining browsing for the whole family. Updated annually. (ALA21, $12.95)
Insight Guide Alaska  •  Insight Guides   • GUIDEBOOK  •  A profusely illustrated overview of the region, this travel guide features concise essays by well regarded authors on nature, history, peoples and culture. With hundreds of photos and maps, and some limited practical information. (ALA42, $22.95)
The Klondike Fever, The Life and Death of the Last Great Gold Rush  •  Pierre Berton   • HISTORY  •  First published in 1958, the classic history of the Yukon and Alaska gold rush by the great Canadian historian Pierre Berton. A master storyteller, Berton captures the spirit of the rowdy days of old in loving detail. (ALA20, $16.95)
Into the Wild  •  Jon Krakauer   • EXPLORATION  •  The gripping tale of a young man searching for experience, wilderness and self, who meets his end in the wilds north of Mt. McKinley. (ALA52, $13.95)
Travels in Alaska  •  John Muir   • EXPLORATION  •  The centerpiece of this beloved classic is Muir's wide-eyed account of the discovery of Glacier Bay. A touchstone of the early 20th-century romance with wild places. (ALA16, $12.00)
Two in the Far North  •  Margaret Murie  •  Olaus Murie   • EXPLORATION • FAVORITE  •  Murie's field biologist husband supplies not only fodder for the stories, but also the illustrations for this tale of life on the Alaskan frontier. (ALA57, $16.95)
The Reader's Companion to Alaska  •  Alan Ryan   • ANTHOLOGY  •  A volume of 28 eyewitness reports on the Alaskan wilderness over the last 100 years, including pieces by John Muir, Barry Lopez, and Jon Krakauer. The long excerpts are presented geographically with separate sections on the Inside Passage, Anchorage, Fairbanks and Denali. (ALA53, $17.00)
Alaska  •  James Michener   • LITERATURE  •  Michener tackles the 49th state in this rousing epic tale of men, and wildlife, on the frontier. (ALA56, $15.95)
Bear Attacks, Their Causes and Avoidance  •  Stephen Herrero   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  Despite its frightening title, this book is a helpful introduction to the natural history and behavior of the bear by a long-term researcher in the field. With useful tips on "avoidance." (BST21, $16.95)
The Way of the Grizzly  •  Tom Walker  •  Larry Aumiller   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  A natural history of grizzlies at Alaska's McNeil River. (BST83, $22.95)
Alaska's Bears: Grizzlies, Black Bears and Polar Bears  •  Bill Sherwonit   • FIELD GUIDE  •  A pocket photographic guide to Alaska's bears. (ALA63, $12.95)
Field Guide to Alaskan Wildflowers  •  Verna Pratt   • FIELD GUIDE  •  With 350 color illustrations and slim enough to slip into your pocket. (ALA40, $15.95)
Guide to the Birds of Alaska  •  Robert Armstrong   • FIELD GUIDE  •  A handsome photographic field guide to Alaskan birds, illustrating all 443 species; a very good specialized guide. (ALA09, $26.95)
Marine Mammals of Alaska  •  Kate Wynne   • FIELD GUIDE  •  Designed for use in the field, this indispensable guide features large color photographs, key information and detailed range maps for all the whales, seals and other marine creatures of Alaska and the Bering Sea across to Russia. (ALA08, $25.00)
National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America  •  National Geographic   • FIELD GUIDE  •  From Alaska to Baja California, this field guide, now in its fifth edition is the one to carry. (FG09, $24.00)