Man Who Bought Alaska
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Man Who Bought Alaska
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Author : Michael Dunham
language : en
Publisher: Todd Communications
Release Date : 2016-12-31
Man Who Bought Alaska written by Michael Dunham and has been published by Todd Communications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12-31 with categories.
A short biography of William H. Seward, the man who bought Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million dollars. The first biography of Seward written by an Alaskan and the first to focus on the purchase in the context of his other achievements, this is the story of a patriot, gambler and 19th century visionary who saw the world from a remarkably modern perspective.
Man Who Sold Alaska
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Author : Michael Dunham
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016-12-31
Man Who Sold Alaska written by Michael Dunham and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12-31 with categories.
Seward S Folly
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Author : Lee A. Farrow
language : en
Publisher: University of Alaska Press
Release Date : 2016-12-15
Seward S Folly written by Lee A. Farrow and has been published by University of Alaska Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12-15 with History categories.
The Alaska Purchase—denounced at the time as “Seward’s Folly” but now seen as a masterstroke—is well known in American history. But few know the rest of the story. This book aims to correct that. Lee Farrow offers here a detailed account of just what the Alaska Purchase was, how it came about, its impact at the time, and more. Farrow shows why both America and Russia had plenty of good reasons to want the sale to occur, including Russia’s desire to let go of an unprofitable, hard-to-manage colony and the belief in the United States that securing Alaska could help the nation gain control of British Columbia and generate closer trade ties with Asia . Farrow also delves into the implications of the deal for foreign policy and international diplomacy far beyond Russia and the United States at a moment when the global balance of power was in question. A thorough, readable retelling of a story we only think we know, Seward’s Folly will become the standard book on the Alaska Purchase.
Seward
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Author : Walter Stahr
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2012
Seward written by Walter Stahr and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Presents a profile of the leader of Lincoln's "team of rivals," examining the many political roles he had in his lifetime, including governor of New York, Secretary of State, and Lincoln's closest advisor during the Civil War.
Alaska S Wolf Man
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Author : Jim Rearden
language : en
Publisher: Graphic Arts Books
Release Date : 2014-04-04
Alaska S Wolf Man written by Jim Rearden and has been published by Graphic Arts Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-04-04 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Between 1915 and 1955 adventure-seeking Frank Glaser, a latter-day Far North Mountain Man, trekked across wilderness Alaska on foot, by wolf-dog team, and eventually, by airplane. In his career he was a market hunter, trapper, roadhouse owner, professional dog team musher, and federal predator agent. A naturalist at heart, he learned from personal observation the life secrets of moose, caribou, foxes, wolverines, mountain sheep, grizzly bears, and wolves—especially wolves.
The Alaska Purchase In American History
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Author : David K. Fremon
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1999
The Alaska Purchase In American History written by David K. Fremon and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1999 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Late on the night of March 29, 1867, Secretary of State William Seward met a Russian statesman to conclude an agreement they had been discussing, that the United States would buy the vast territory of Alaska from Russia. By 4:00 A.M. the next day, they had settled the terms of the sale. Then Seward had to convince Congress, and the American people, that the Alaska Territory was worth the price of 7.2 million dollars. Author David K. Fremon traces the exploration, settlement, and development of Alaska under the Russian government, and shows how the land deal that is often called Seward's Folly was, in fact, one of the best bargains in history.
One Man S Wilderness
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Author : Richard Proenneke
language : en
Publisher: Alaska Northwest Books
Release Date : 2013-03
One Man S Wilderness written by Richard Proenneke and has been published by Alaska Northwest Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-03 with Travel categories.
"To live in a pristine land, unchanged by man; to roam a wilderness through which few other humans pass; to choose an idyllic site, cut trees and build a log cabin; to be a self-sufficient craftsman, making what is needed from materials available; to be not at odds with thye world, but content with one's own thougts and company. Thousands have had such dreams but Richard Proenneke lived them. He found a place, built a cabin and stayed to become part of the country. [This] is a simple account of the day-to-day explorations and activities he carried out alone and the constant chain of nature's events that kept him company"--Publisher's description.
Of Moose And Men
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Author : Torry Martin
language : en
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
Release Date : 2016-04-01
Of Moose And Men written by Torry Martin and has been published by Harvest House Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-04-01 with Religion categories.
Torry Martin—a comedian, actor, and hippie—fled from California to the wilderness of Alaska, searching for answers to life's big questions. He found what he was looking for...and a lot more! A moose got its head stuck in Torry's window. A reindeer was trapped in his kitchen. A bear almost prevented him from reaching his airplane. He once woke up frozen to his cabin floor. Like the Israelites of old, Torry experienced plenty of miracles and mishaps in the wilderness. And like them, he came face-to-face with God and was changed forever. Each of these true stories of Torry's hilarious blunders and misfortunes contains a nugget of truth, but one theme prevails: If God can reclaim and repurpose Torry Martin's life, He can do the same for you and those you love.
The Black Soldiers Who Built The Alaska Highway
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Author : John Virtue
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2012-11-16
The Black Soldiers Who Built The Alaska Highway written by John Virtue and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11-16 with History categories.
This is the first detailed account of the 5,000 black troops who were reluctantly sent north by the United States Army during World War II to help build the Alaska Highway and install the companion Canol pipeline. Theirs were the first black regiments deployed outside the lower 48 states during the war. The enlisted men, most of them from the South, faced racial discrimination from white officers, were barred from entering any towns for fear they would procreate a "mongrel" race with local women, and endured winter conditions they had never experienced before. Despite this, they won praise for their dedication and their work. Congress in 2005 said that the wartime service of the four regiments covered here contributed to the eventual desegregation of the Armed Forces.
Wild Men Wild Alaska
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Author : Rocky McElveen
language : en
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Release Date : 2007-09-16
Wild Men Wild Alaska written by Rocky McElveen and has been published by Thomas Nelson this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-09-16 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
In Wild Men, Wild Alaska professional hunting and fishing guide and outfitter Rocky McElveen tells the stories of his own adventures as well as those of some of his well-known clients. The book takes readers directly into the Alaskan bush, and shares the intense challenges of a majestic wilderness that pushes a man to his limits.