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Fairbanks, Alaska's Heart of Gold
Tricia Brown
Roy Corral
GUIDEBOOK
2000
PAPER
94 PAGES
A slim, illustrated pocket guide to Fairbanks (founded during the 1902 Alaska gold rush), its geography, history, culture, wildlife and attractions.
(ALA155, $12.95) |
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Fairbanks, A Gold Rush Town That Beat the Odds
Dermot Cole
HISTORY
2008
PAPER
224 PAGES
A fascinating history of Fairbanks -- a town born from a cargo boat accident and the Klondike gold rush -- by a local historian and newspaper columnist. In a centennial edition illustrated with archival photographs.
(ALA186, $19.95) |
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In Denali: A Photographic Essay of Denali National Park and Preserve
Kim Heacox
NATURAL HISTORY
1993
PAPER
93 PAGES
This handsome portrait of Denali, by a well known writer, photographer and naturalist, features color photographs along with an overview of the wildlife, landscapes, human history and environmental challenges of the immense park. With a bird checklist and list of 101 common flowers and plants.
(ALA26, $22.95) |
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Two in the Far North
Margaret Murie
Olaus Murie
EXPLORATION
2003
PAPER
369 PAGES
FAVORITE
A beloved tale of life in the Alaskan frontier by noted conservationist Margaret Murie, recently released in a 35th-anniversary edition. Her field biologist husband supplies not only fodder for the stories, but also the illustrations.
(ALA57, $16.95) |
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Denali National Park and Preserve Map
Trails Illustrated
2007
MAP
A durable, fold-up topographic map of Denali and surroundings at a scale of 1:2225,000. GPS compatible with a full UTM grid, the handsome map also includes park information, backcountry units and an inset of park headquarters. Two Sides. 26x37 inches.
(ALA88, $11.95) |
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Alaska Map
ITMB
A detailed travel map of Alaska, including the Aleutians, the Bering Strait, and much of neighboring Siberia, at a scale of 1:2,500,000.
(ALA31, $8.95) |
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Prince William Sound, West Map
Trails Illustrated
A topographic map of Prince William Sound (including Chugach National Park) at a scale of 1:105,600.
(ALA85, $11.95) |
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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) |
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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) |
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Alaska, An American Colony
Stephen Haycox
HISTORY
This engaging, scholarly history, divided between Russian exploration and the American period, offers a cultural, political and environmental overview of Alaska, also exploring the colonization and exploitation of its indigenous people and the power of myth in shaping our national perceptions of the region.
(ALA160, $18.95) |
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Coming into the Country
John McPhee
CULTURAL PORTRAIT
BEST SELLER
FAVORITE
McPhee's lyrical portrait of frontier life and some unforgettable Alaskan characters captures the spirit of the place like no other.
(ALA04, $17.00) |
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Frigid Embrace: Politics, Economics, and Environment in Alaska
Stephen Haycox
HISTORY
In this hardhitting economic history of the state, Haycox looks at how Alaska makes its money in fur, oil, timber and fish.
(ALA161, $21.95) |
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Going to Extremes
Joe McGinnis
HISTORY
OUT OF PRINT
This hard-hitting account of life in today's Alaska takes in whites, Eskimos, and Native Indians, cities, towns, and wilderness, industry and trapping, and the idiosyncracies, dangers, vastness, and wonders of America's last frontier.
(ALA54, $14.00) |
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Iditarod, The Great Race to Nome
Bill Sherwonit
HISTORY
A portfolio of color and archival illustrations.
(ALA185, $21.95) |
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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) |
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Mount McKinley, The Conquest of Denali
Bradford Washburn
EXPLORATION
OUT OF PRINT
One hundred and thirty glorious photographs of North America's highest mountain.
(ALA95, $27.98) |
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The Wilderness of Denali, Explorations of a Hunter-Naturalist in Northern Alaska
Charles Sheldon
C. Hart Merriam
TRAVEL NARRATIVE
A classic account of camping and hunting in the area surrounding Mt. McKinley, originally published in 1930.
(ALA108, $21.95) |
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To the Top of the Continent
Frederick A. Cook
EXPLORATION
The 90th anniversary edition of the much-debated account by Frederick Cook of his first-ever ascent of Mount McKinley (1903-1906).
(ALA83, $19.95) |
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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) |
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Winterdance, The Fine Madness of Running the Iditarod
Gary Paulsen
TRAVEL NARRATIVE
A man and his dogs against 1,150 miles of icy wilderness in the dead of winter. Paulsen, a novice, survived the 17-day journey with his sense of humor intact.
(ALA58, $15.00) |
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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) |
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Alaska
James Michener
LITERATURE
Michener tackles the 49th state in this rousing epic tale of men and wildlife on the frontier.
(ALA56, $15.95) |
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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) |
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Glacier Ice
Austin Post
Edward R. LaChapelle
NATURAL HISTORY
A classic book of extraordinary black-and-white aerial photographs of mountains and glaciers by two devoted men of ice. Ed LaChapelle's text is paired with Austin Post's stunning aerial photographs of glaciers from Alaska and Chile to Switzerland, the Himalayas and other parts of the world.
(SCI07, $27.95) |
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The Way of the Grizzly
Tom Walker
Larry Aumiller
NATURAL HISTORY
OUT OF PRINT
A natural history of grizzlies at Alaska's McNeil River.
(BST83, $22.95) |
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Field Guide to Alaskan Wildflowers
Verna Pratt
FIELD GUIDE
With 350 color illustrations and slim enough to slip into your pocket.
(ALA40, $15.95) |
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Field Guide to the Grizzly Bear
Lance Olsen
FIELD GUIDE
OUT OF PRINT
A brief introduction of the ecology, natural history and conservation of the grizzly, sponsored by the Great Bear Foundation.
(BST38, $6.95) |
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Marine Mammals of Alaska
Kate Wynne
FIELD GUIDE
BEST SELLER
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) |
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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) |
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Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast: Washington, Oregon, British Columbia and Alaska
Andy MacKinnon
Jim Pojar
FIELD GUIDE
A terrific handbook to nearly 800 species of trees, shrubs, wildflowers, grasses, ferns, mosses and lichens found along the Pacific coast from Oregon to Alaska.
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Wildflowers of Denali National Park
Verna Pratt
Frank G. Pratt
FIELD GUIDE
A compact guide to wildflowers of Denali, organized by color and featuring large color photographs along with handy checklists. With an overview and of good spots within the park to appreciate plants.
(ALA75, $16.95) |
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