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Essential Books These 4 items are available for $58, including
U.S. shipping, a 15% discount (Item no. EXALA142)		  
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)		   Two in the Far North
A Naturalist's Guide to the Arctic  •  E.C. Pielou
NATURAL HISTORY •  1994 •  PAPER  • 327 PAGES
A well written primer on Arctic climate, geography, plants, birds, mammals and insects in a single nicely written book. It's a highly recommended, enthusiastic guide to natural history throughout the North -- a good first choice for even the keenest naturalist. With line drawings, charts, and maps. (ARC03, $22.00)		   A Naturalist's Guide to the Arctic
Caribou, Wanderer of the Tundra  •  Tom Walker
NATURAL HISTORY •  2000 •  PAPER  • 80 PAGES
An illustrated overview of the caribou by nature photographer Tom Walker. Besides beautiful, color photos, Walker includes essays on his own experiences in the field. (ALA203, $9.95)		  
Gates of the Arctic National Park  •  Trails Illustrated
MAP
A durable folded map of Alaska's Gates of the Arctic National Park at a scale of 1:400,000. Printed on tear and water resistant paper. This two-sided map includes Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve in its entirety, portions of Noatak National Preserve, Kanuti National Wildlife Refuge, Selawik National Wildlife Refuge, and Yukon Flats National Wildlife Refuge. Also included are Anaktuvuk Pass, Mount Ingstad, Bettles / Evansville, Gobblers Knob, Coldfoot, the Arctic Interagency Visitor Center, South Fork Koyukuk River, Grayling Lake, Marion Creek Campground, Wiseman, Sukiakpak Mountain, Brooks Range, the Endicott Mountains, Noatak Wild and Scenic River, Alatna Wild and Scenic River, John Wild and Scenic River, Kobuk Wild and Scenic River, Tinayguk Wild and Scenic River, Koyukuk Wild and Scenic River, Walker Lake, Nutuyukti Lake, Norutak Lake, Wild Lake, and more. The second side of the map features a beautiful map of Alaska with all of its national parks and preserves, as well as detailed information about Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, trip planning tips, backcountry activities and safety information. Two Sides. 26x38 inches. (ALA202, $11.95)		   Gates of the Arctic National Park



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