A Treasury of Alaskana: The Alaska Story

A Treasury of Alaskana: The Alaska Story by Ethel A Becker. Published by Bonanza Books, NY, 1979. 1st Edition 1st Printing. Hardbound w/Paper DJ. Size 4to. Condition: Nr Fine in Good- DJ. DJ price clipped. Gift dedication to the Turpins dated June 1979 inside front cover. LCCN 73-7768. From the selected work of early Alaska photographers and the research so capably done by the author, a fascinating picture of Alaska's earliest days emerges, from the raids by the Siberian hordes through the mining excitement at the turn of the century - a varied approach to the history of the state we know today. This book is a photo-history find for students, modern ''sourdoughs'' and friends of the 49th state - a comprehensive look at its past as a background for its great future. 183 Pgs. Description text copyright 2005 www.BooksForComfort.com. Item ID 10051.