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Essential Books These 5 items are available for $85, including
U.S. shipping, a 15% discount (Item no. EXALA259)		  
Alaska's Southeast, Touring the Inside Passage  •  Mike Miller
GUIDEBOOK •  2008 •  PAPER  • 295 PAGES • BEST SELLER
A popular, practical guide to the cruising the Inside Passage, including a wide-ranging overview of the area's natural history, culture and geography. With maps, town plans and 100 photographs. (ALA23, $17.95)		   Alaska's Southeast, Touring the Inside Passage
Coming into the Country  •  John McPhee
CULTURAL PORTRAIT •  1976 •  PAPER  • 438 PAGES • BEST SELLER • FAVORITE
An outstanding portrayal of frontier life in Alaska, 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, $18.00)		   Coming into the Country
Marine Mammals of Alaska  •  Kate Wynne
FIELD GUIDE •  2013 •  FLEXI-BOUND  • 75 PAGES
A sturdy, spiral-bound field guide with range maps, color plates and brief text, including an introduction to whales and seals. Designed for use in the field, the book features large color photographs, profiles and helpful drawings. Carry it with you on deck. Third edition. (ALA08, $25.00)		   Marine Mammals of Alaska
The Nature of Alaska  •  James Kavanagh
FIELD GUIDE •  2006 •  PAPER  • 176 PAGES
A basic, illustrated guide to the mammals, birds, seashore life, fishes, trees, shrubs and wildflowers of Alaska, featuring 300 color illustrations. With a checklist and brief overview of natural history. (ALA137, $14.95)		   The Nature of Alaska
Alaska and Canada's Inside Passage  •  Coastal Cruise Tour Guides
1995 •  MAP
This six-foot-long topographic map, at a scale of 1:1,000,000, folds into a handy booklet and includes descriptions of the major points of interest along the route from Seattle to Juneau. 12x72 inches. (ALA12, $15.95)		   Alaska and Canada's Inside Passage



Also Recommended

Inside Passage Route Planning Map, Northern British Columbia & Southeast Alaska  •  Fine Edge Nautical Publishing    •  At a scale of 1:634,000, this gloriously colored, accordian-fold map by Don and Reanne Douglass covers the Inside Passage from Bella Bella and Shearwater north to Southeast Alaska, including the Queen Charlotte Islands and Glacier Bay. (ALA267, $19.95)
 		  
Alaska Almanac  •  Alaska Northwest   • REFERENCE  •  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. (ALA21, $14.99)
 		  
Alaska By Cruise Ship  •  Anne Vipond   • GUIDEBOOK  •  A compact, illustrated guide to ports of call, excursions and sightseeing from Seattle to Anchorage. With a short overview of the culture, nature and history of Alaska, a full-color pull-out map and excellent town maps. (ALA125, $21.95)
 		  
Compass Guide Alaska's Inside Passage  •  Ann Chandonnet   • GUIDEBOOK  •  This compact, illustrated guide covers the history, culture, nature and attractions of the region. With a 20-page section of practical information. (ALA227, $18.95)
 		  
Alaska, Saga of a Bold Land  •  Walter R. Borneman   • HISTORY  •  In this wide-ranging history, Borneman captures the personalities, bravura and challenges of Alaska, describing the days of the fur traders and explorers, the gold rush, the building of the railroads and current controversies. (ALA187, $16.99)
 		  
Looking at Indian Art of the Northwest Coast  •  Hilary Stewart   • ART & ARCHITECTURE  •  A concise, illustrated overview of the diverse art produced by the peoples of the Pacific Northwest. It focuses on the spiritual and cultural meaning of common motifs that characterize the rich art of the area. (PNW06, $17.95)
 		  
The Island Within  •  Richard Nelson   • EXPLORATION  •  A beautifully written tribute to the Pacific Northwest. Drawn from the author's journals, this is an account of the natural and cultural history of an island in the waters of Haida Strait, with emphasis on the relationship between people and the land. (ALA17, $17.00)
 		  
Travels in Alaska  •  John Muir   • EXPLORATION  •  The centerpiece of this beloved classic is Muir's wide-eyed account of the discovery of Glacier Bay. (ALA16, $15.00)
 		  
Into the Wild  •  Jon Krakauer   • BIOGRAPHY/MEMOIR  •  Krakauer leaves no stone unturned in this gripping account of his investigation into the real life story of a young man searching for experience, wilderness and self, who meets his end in the wilds north of Mt. McKinley. (ALA52, $14.95)
 		  
Passage to Juneau  •  Jonathan Raban   • TRAVEL NARRATIVE  •  In this thoughtful account of the sea and its meaning, Raban weaves the tale of Vancouver's original voyage of discovery with his own adventures on a solo journey aboard a 35-foot ketch along the Inside Passage. (ALA94, $15.95)
 		  
The Only Kayak, A Journey into the Heart of Alaska  •  Kim Heacox   • TRAVEL NARRATIVE  •  Heacox writes with warmth and insight of his 25 years living in Glacier Bay in this loving memoir of the history, nature and allure of the place. Braided through the larger story are tales of gold prospectors and the cabin they built sixty years ago; John Muir and his intrepid terrier, Stickeen; and a dynamic geology professor who teaches earth science "as if every day were a geological epoch." (ALA230, $16.95)
 		  
Alaska  •  James Michener   • LITERATURE  •  Michener tackles the 49th state in this rousing epic tale of men and wildlife on the frontier. (ALA56, $15.95)
 		  
Alaska, Tales of Adventure from the Last Frontier  •  Spike Walker   • ANTHOLOGY  •  This diverse anthology of 31 tales, classic and modern, includes Jack London's famous story of the Yukon, How To Build a Fire, and Gary Paulsen's account of racing the Iditarod. (ALA188, $16.99)
 		  
Murder at Five Finger Light  •  Sue Henry   • MYSTERY  •  Sue Henry, who has lived in Juneau for 25 years, draws on Alaskan history, lore and landscape for this classic who-done-it set on an old lighthouse on the Inside Passage. (ALA266, $6.99)
 		  
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, $22.95)
 		  
Geology of Southeast Alaska: Rock and Ice in Motion  •  Harold Hilton Stowell   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  An illustrated guide to the geography, glaciers and geological formation of coastal Alaska from Ketchikan to Skagway with detailed geological maps and color photographs throughout. (ALA220, $19.95)
 		  
Guide to the Birds of Alaska  •  Robert Armstrong   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  A handsome photographic introduction to Alaskan birds, illustrating all 443 species. (ALA09, $27.95)
 		  
The Great Alaska Nature Factbook  •  Susan Ewing   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  Perfect for Alaska-bound families, this new edition of Susan Ewing's pocket encyclopedia gathers facts and figures on the 49th state's natural history, with short illustrated essays on everything from murrelets to volcanoes, bears and salmon. (ALA28, $14.95)
 		  
The Inside Passage to Alaska  •  Art Wolfe   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  Wolfe celebrates the islands, glaciers and wildlife of the Inside Passage in this tribute in dozens of color photographs. (ALA263, $22.95)
 		  
The Presence of Whales, Contemporary Writers on the Whale  •  Frank Stewart   • NATURAL HISTORY  •  In this well chosen series of essays, some of our best modern writers enlighten and entertain on the subject of whales, with pieces from Roger Payne, Diane Ackerman, and Barry Lopez. (BST02, $15.95)
 		  
Alaska Birds  •  James Kavanaugh   • FIELD GUIDE  •  Slip it into your daypack: a handy, 12-panel fold-up card illustrating the most commonly encountered birds of Alaska. (ALA207, $5.95)
 		  
Alaska Wildlife  •  Pocket Naturalist   • FIELD GUIDE  •  This laminated card features color drawings and short descriptions of commonly encountered birds, mammals and reptiles of Alaska. We also carry Alaska Birds. (Item ALA207) (ALA123, $5.95)
 		  
Alaska, Travellers' Wildlife Guides  •  Les Beletsky  •  Dennis Paulson   • FIELD GUIDE  •  A 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. (ALA119, $27.95)
 		  
Field Guide to Alaskan Wildflowers  •  Verna Pratt   • FIELD GUIDE  •  With 350 color illustrations, it's slim enough to slip into your pocket. (ALA40, $15.95)
 		  
Marine Mammals of the Eastern North Pacific  •  Sea Grant Alaska  •  Pieter Folkens   • FIELD GUIDE  •  This 8-panel waterproof card illustrates Alaska's whales, dolphins, sea otters and seals. (ALA143, $10.00)
 		  
National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America  •  Jon Dunn   • FIELD GUIDE  •  From Alaska to Baja California, Nova Scotia and Florida, this guide is the veteran's choice for birding anywhere in the United States. Tabbed for easy access, the color range maps in this sixth edition are outstanding. (FG09, $27.95)
 		  
Northwest Field Guide, Inside Passage to Glacier Bay  •  Rainforest Publications   • FIELD GUIDE  •  This seven-panel, folded and laminated card is an easy-to-carry identification guide to fish, marine and land mammals, sea and shore birds. (PNW211, $6.95)
 		  
 
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