Exploration of Alaska, 1865-1900.

by Morgan B. Sherwood

Book Overview

This narrative, covering thirty-five years of intense scientific and geographic exploration, is considered a milestone of Alaska historical literature. It details accounts of the men and institutions involved in Alaska's development and subsequent recognition.

These include a lively cast of characters such as William H. Dall, the scholar adventurer who became America's leading authority on Alaska; Ivan Petroff, the con man, plagiarist and forger...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0912006625
• ISBN13: 9780912006628
• Release Date: November 1992
• Publisher: University of Alaska Press
• Length: 207 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.