Olson's use of sensory description is a powerful tool in his writing, particularly Ghost Camps of the North (an essay in Ruins of the North). Olson takes the reader on a fantastic adventure in each and every one of his essays. Not only does he take the reader to various geographical locations, but he also takes the reader back to the days of the French/ Canadian Voyageurs, and trappers. Ruins of the North contains work that traces the path the voyagers took from Montreal to Grand Portage, and into the far North The careful description of the Hunting Moon rising has a majical quality about it. Olson is a master nature/ wilderness interpreter that has given the canoeist/ camper a wealth of stories to tell. Reading an essay from Ruins of the North just before one retires at night insures a night filled with vivid dreams, and sound sleep. This can best be illistrated by the Essay The Dream Net.

I had the good fortune of growing up with Lori Yanuchi in a little place called Allentown, PA. What I didnt know back then was her talent for writing and zest for the outdoors! My hat goes off to Lori for capturing the hearts of young children and the young at heart with this great book "Running with the Big Dogs"! My boys were entertained and educated about Alaska and are waiting impatiently for her next book.....no pressure Lori! This book is not a dust collector!

This book is magnificently thought out and put together with the best photos of Alaska I have seen. The international edition appeals to the most frequent travellers to Alaska - German speakers, Enlish speakers and Japanese - as well as residents of Alaska, Canada's Yukon and the United States. There are MANY books out there on Alaska and the Yukon but the editors of this book selected the best photographs from the past 20 years and wove them together with acurate descriptions and inspiring prose. It is a 'must have' and an ideal gift.

Vividly illustrated with spectacular color photography throughout, Secrets Of The Aurora Borealis by Syun-Ichi Akasofu (Director of the International Arctic Research Center, Fairbanks, Alaska) is an informative and accessible science-based introduction to the natural phenomenon of the Northern Lights,. From basic facts about what causes the Aurora Borealis to how it has been perceived throughout history, Secrets Of The Aurora Borealis is an amazing presentation intended for a general audience and is highly recommended for anyone who has ever marveled and wondered about this legendary northern phenomena.

This is a wonderful book, full of Alaska Native history, names, places/maps, languages, music. Absolutely priceless. Worth every penny if you can get your hands on it. Written ABOUT the people BY the people. An absolute MUST for researchers.

This book is about a girl whose dad is in the Iditarod race in Alaska. But he can't race with his lead dog because she is going to have puppies... so he gets the second lead dog. The musher's daughter wants a dog and on her birthday the first lead dog has puppies and because it's her birthday, she gets to keep one of the puppies. She names it Silver.

I think you would like to read this book because it's about a little girl and how she gets a puppy. It is a chapter book. And it has lots of action. The pictures are black and white drawings. When I'm older, I want to go in the Junior Iditarod.

Mr.Bigjim's book,Sinrock is written in a way only a native Alaskan bring forth the heartfelt turmoil in cultural change.This book is written with deep love for the Eskimo way of life and one can feel the sarrow in the authors sad fareawll to his beloved culture.I have read and read Sinrock many times ,wishing I could be in the old Sinrock.This is a truly a touching story.

Although the condition of trails change from year to year this guide does a good job preparing hikers for the trail ahead. I worked on a Forest Service Trail crew in Sitka for three years and had the opportunity to hike many of these trails for either work or pleasure. I can say with certainty that this guide is second only to first hand knowledge of the trail. The trails covered range from the easy 15 minute jaunts around town to trails that 5 or 10 people may hike in a year.

Inspiring and accurate in its well selected detail,Mary Shields offers an insight into Alaska wilderness and the travels with dogs that each of us can 'feel' as we travel 'with' her. Having visited her at her home, and having reread this book, would like to see her do a SEQUEL now! Thanks, Mary! Very, very inspiring... makes you feel you, too, can meet such challenges.

"Eric Sterling: Secret Agent" Smugglers on Grizzly Mountain, by Ernest Herndon, is a charming book for children aged 8-12. It is about three pre-teen special agents for Wildlife Special Investigations (WSI), who are assigned a case involving mushroom smugglers. The three children, Eric C., Erik K., and Erik's sister Sharon, are sent off to Alaska where they meet with Martin Bull who shows them what they are to do. After a brief overview of their case, the three are sent to climb Bear Ridge Mountain armed with camping supplies, a telescope, and bear mace. As soon as they reached the summit, the three detectives spotted the mushroom smugglers and radioed down to Mr. Bull. Mr. Bull told Eric to come back down the mountain first thing the next morning. As soon as Eric woke up, he packed up his supplies and headed down the mountain. After his long hike down the mountain, poor, tired Eric was greeted by an unfamiliar man who told him that there was an emergency and that Mr. Bull had to head home. However, Eric smelled something fishy, he knew something was not right. But I won't tell you what it is, you will have to read this book for yourself to know what the exciting ending is to this great book of outdoor expeditions.