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100 1 _aScidmore, Eliza Ruhamah,
_d1856-1928
245 1 0 _aAlaska, Its Southern Coast and the Sitkan Archipelago
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-08-11
508 _aE-text prepared by KD Weeks, Donald Cummings, Bryan Ness, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries (https://archive.org/details/toronto)
520 _a"Alaska, Its Southern Coast and the Sitkan Archipelago" by Eliza Ruhamah Scidmore is a geographical and travel exploration work written in the late 19th century. The book aims to illuminate the lesser-known aspects of Alaska, specifically its scenic beauty, cultural richness, and potential for tourism. Scidmore presents an engaging depiction of the region's natural landscapes and the lives of its indigenous peoples as she recounts her travels through the territory. The opening of the book sets the stage for a journey through Alaska by addressing common misconceptions about the area, emphasizing its varied climates and stunning scenery, which contradict the idea of it being a barren land. Scidmore describes her travels from ports like Port Townsend and Victoria to various locations along the Alaskan coast, documenting her experiences with local cultures and the vibrant landscapes she encounters. She hints at the exciting adventures that await, revealing the cultural dynamics at play with the indigenous tribes and the European settlers. The narrative establishes a keen sense of curiosity and appreciation for the natural wonders of Alaska, inviting readers to learn more about this captivating region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAlaska -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52777
999 _c93611
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