{"product_id":"alaskas-history-revised-edition-the-people-land-and-events-of-the-north-country-9781513262734","title":"Alaska's History, Revised Edition: The People, Land, and Events of the North Country","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis newly revised edition includes up-to-date information and historical photographs on everything you need to know about the Last Frontier, all in one travel-friendly package.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlaska's rich and cultural history comes to life in this vivid, take-along account. Travel to the Far North and discover the origins of Russian America and the effects of the fur trade, Native lifestyles before and after European contact, John Muir's visit to Glacier Bay, the Klondike gold rush, exploits of Alaska Bush pilots, big game hunting in the North Country and famous fisheries, and more. Five new chapters cast light on more modern subjects, such as the strengthening stance of Alaska Natives in politics, the impact of a changing climate on the fish and wildlife, the future of coastal villages by the sea, and the state of Alaska looking forward today. A history book that's fun to read, \u003ci\u003eAlaska's History\u003c\/i\u003e provides a look into the deep story behind the United States' 49th state, from its glorious past to its challenging present.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRitter, Harry:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cb\u003eHarry Ritter\u003c\/b\u003e is Emeritus Professor of History at Western Washington University, where he taught from 1969 to 2010. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eWashington's History: The People, Land, and Events of the North Country\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAlaska's History: The People, Land, and Events of the North Country\u003c\/i\u003e. Harry lives in Bellingham, Washington.","brand":"Alaska Northwest Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50368372113682,"sku":"9781513262734","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_25cc2bed-8fb2-4d91-afb2-86d034cc974c.jpg?v=1728507624","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/alaskas-history-revised-edition-the-people-land-and-events-of-the-north-country-9781513262734","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}