A vivid account of the Alaskan wilderness and adventures in the frontier, narrated by Thomas Willing Balch who spent several years in the territory during the late 1800s. The book is full of first-hand observations of Alaska's flora and fauna, as well as the customs and traditions of the native tribes. A great read for anyone with an interest in the history of Alaska and its people. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This ...
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A vivid account of the Alaskan wilderness and adventures in the frontier, narrated by Thomas Willing Balch who spent several years in the territory during the late 1800s. The book is full of first-hand observations of Alaska's flora and fauna, as well as the customs and traditions of the native tribes. A great read for anyone with an interest in the history of Alaska and its people. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Add this copy of The Alaska Frontier to cart. $10.35, Sold by Zubal Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cleveland, OH, UNITED STATES, published 1903 by Philadelphia: Allen, Lane and Scott.
Edition:
1903, Philadelphia: Allen, Lane and Scott
Hardcover
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Publisher:
Philadelphia: Allen, Lane and Scott
Published:
1903
Alibris ID:
18011995073
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First edition, xv, 198 pp., 28 maps; original red cloth (hardcover), ex library, else internally clean and tight. -If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.
Add this copy of The Alaska Frontier to cart. $18.00, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2023 by Legare Street Press.
Add this copy of The Alaska Frontier to cart. $28.30, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2023 by Legare Street Press.
Add this copy of The Alaska Frontier to cart. $35.00, very good condition, Sold by Grey Matter Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hadley, MA, UNITED STATES, published 1903 by Allen, Lane and Scott.
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Very Good. No Jacket. First edition. Includes map reproductions scattered all throughout. A 1903 book length argument for the legitimacy of the United States' claim on the Alaskan territories by a Philadelphia lawyer. Text is unmarked; pages are bright, though the page edges are a little age toned. Binding is tight and square. Covers show a little wear around the corners and at the head and base of the spine. The spine and the lower edge of the back cover is faded. No dust jacket.
Add this copy of The Alaska Frontier to cart. $50.00, very good condition, Sold by Old New York Book Shop rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Atlanta, GA, UNITED STATES, published 1903 by Allen, Lane and Scott.
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Very Good. Small Quarto. 184pp +index a very good copy in red cloth without dj Attractive engraved bookplate of Robert Garrett possibly the Olympian of 1896, Princeton graduate who donated a large library to Princeton.
