Compass American Guides: Alaska

by Nick Jans and John A. Murray

Book Overview

Compass Alaska 2nd ed."The cultural material and the excellent color illustrations make this a reference book you are going to want to keep." -- Maine in Print Created by local writers and photographers, Compass American Guides are the ultimate insider's guides, providing in-depth coverage of the history, culture and character of America's most spectacular destinations. Covering everything there is to see and do as well as choice lodging and dining,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0679002308
• ISBN13: 9780679002307
• Release Date: January 1999
• Publisher: Fodor's Travel Publications
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.5" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

Exactly what we were looking for...

This is the perfect book for our driving trip to Alaska's Kenai Peninsula. Of all the guide books we purchased, this is the most helpful. Wouldn't go without it!

Best Alaska guidebook: gives history, culture, photos

This is the best guidebook I've seen about Alaska. Its an illustrated introduction that lures you into the wilds of Alaska with amazing, artistic photography. It provides background, history, insight, and discusses things to do that don't fit into the cookie-cutter format of other guidebook series.The photography is beautiful and artistic, printed in a format just large enough to give you some idea of the grandeur of Alaska without making the book too unwieldy to take along on your trip. Also included are historical drawings, sketches, and high-quality maps. Its humorous in parts (what is a "sourdough"?).This book goes beyond the normal guidebook which might list town, lodging and restaurants. It starts off with a fascinating history of the entire state, a discussion of the people of Alaska, the wildlife; then discusses four major areas of Alaska (and their history, people, etc.). It helps you get to know the state. The descriptions of food, lodging and tours are adequate, but you may want to supplement these listing with a AAA guidebook or travel agent.