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Books to read if you're planning a vacation in "Alaska", sorted by average review score:
Optimum Use of Space: Time Spent in Alaska
Published in Paperback by Publication Consultants (July, 1998)
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Droping out of sight is something we've all imagined doing."Optimum Use of Space," takes us there in a very real way
To understand the heart of Alaska, one must read this.An emotional read, novels hidden in small poems. I found it at the Safeway in Anchorage, & have read it at least 50 times. Every time some-thing new.
Our Native American Legacy: Northwest Towns With Indian Names
Published in Paperback by Caxton Press (01 June, 2001)
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Great for those Interested in Northwest HistoryWhat an interesting book. So much information on towns with their early histories, and great humor. Highly recommended for history buffs!
A compendium of truly fascinating storiesOur Native American Legacy: Northwest Towns With Indian Names is a unique, amazing, highly recommended anthology focusing on a specific aspect of the settlement and growth of over 150 Pacific Northwest towns and locales, in the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Alaska. Our Native American Legacy is a compendium of truly fascinating stories concerning how the towns in these states got their names, the native tribes who inhabited the area before white settlement, maps, and is enhanced for the reader's enjoyment with black-and-white photographs, Our Native American Legacy is intriguing reading material showcasing a slice of definitive American history that should not be forgotten.
Place of the Pretend People: Gifts from a Yup'Ik Eskimo Village
Published in Hardcover by Alaska Northwest Books (September, 1996)
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Place for the Pretend PeopleI loved the book. I found myself reading before I went to work in the mornings besides reading at night. I felt an eagerness to find out if she shared the same awe of the native culture that I did. She appreciated the culture she found herself in while exploring her inner thoughts and trying to come to peace with them.
A personal favoriteThis book is a biography of a bush teacher beginning in 1986. It is available only in hardback but if you are considering teaching in Alaska then go ahead and invest. Carolyn Kremers came to Alaska to teach at a turning point in her life and her wonder at what she sees is shared with the reader. Kremers gives a real "sense of place" through stories, conversations, poetry, journaling and student writing. Prospective teachers should especially consider reading the chapter titled "I hate school." This book demonstrates how challenging the teaching of multicultural students and students in general is everywhere. It covers not only teaching but also living in Alaska. It is also very different from all of the others books I have read about Alaskan teachers because of the contemporary prospective of the author versus the Alaska of 1900 or even 1950 that most books cover.
Reading the River: A Voyage Down the Yukon
Published in Paperback by Houghton Mifflin Co (Pap) (October, 1989)
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Sad but well written tour of the people on the YukonA well written book; good primer for anyone planning a Yukon River trip, or anyone who just likes good adventure reading. Ride down the river with author in his canoe-with-motor and see Alaska through the eyes of a now-grown hippie returning to Alaska to find the self he left behind years before.
A "coming of middle age" adventure down the YukonHildebrand takes you from Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, across into Alaska, to the Arctic Circle at Fort Yukon, and through nearly the whole state of Alaska as he canoes down the Yukon River. Along the way you meet ordinary people with legendary stories of the intense lonliness of winter, of bear attacks, of battles with the US and Alaskan state governments, and of survival. You also get a glimpse into John's recently failed marraige, his life in Fairbanks, and his abandoned homestead near Denali National Park. Even for those who don't own SUVs or long to take on a thousand-mile canoe trip, this book is an intellectual adventure well worth the price of admission.
The Riversong Lodge Cookbook: World-Class Cooking in the Alaskan Bush
Published in Hardcover by Alaska Northwest Books (May, 1900)
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An excellent read and a good cookbook.A friend of mine gave me this cookbook when she came back from Alaska and it is one of the best cookbooks that I have read. The recipes are all very good but the stories of Chef Dixon and her life in Alaska is wonderful. Even if you don't cook you will love this book. Kirsten Dixon seems to me as being a cross between Julia Child and Jack London. She is someone you should watch for.
Delicious!Living in Alaska I am drawn to try various Alaska cook books and this one is outstanding. There is an awesome recipe for "Pepper Relish" that my husband and his friends beg me to make. In fact friends have bought there own copies of the book becouse I wont loan it out. I've got sticky notes all throught the book with my own reviews and temtations! Its Simple to read and easy to understand recipes. These arent the copied versions of foods you have had before, and she writes a jounal throughout the book to make you feel as if your a guest at her lodge. I hope to find more of her recipes! You will love this very interesting and well written cook book!
The Rough Guide to Alaska
Published in Paperback by Rough Guides (03 May, 2001)
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A good "rough guide"This book is a good rough guide for anyone interested in visiting Alaska. While it does not get enough into many specifics notable attractions, it does often include sufficient references and resources to find what you want. While the author and editors may not agree, it does not adequately cover the topic of fishing opportunity in Alaska. It could include better references for those opportunities. The author has a decidedly European take on travel. For example, critiques of eating and drinking are given in comparison to the more liberal views on alcohol consumption typical of European norms. A good range of necessary topics is covered to allow a first-timer to plan his trip.
Comprehensive information on the vast Alaskan wildernessThe Rough Guide To Alaska is the most complete and superbly organized of the travel guides to the northernmost American state. Along with comprehensive information on the vast Alaskan wilderness, there are reports on events and sights of Alaska's major cities and tourist destinations, as well as reliable recommendations for dining, lodging, and travel. Enhanced with more than 60 maps and full color photography, The Rough Guide To Alaska is the perfect trip planning resource.
The SCAR: Southcentral Alaska Rock Climbing
Published in Paperback by Global Motion Press (17 June, 1998)
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Thanks BroUnknown to me, until recently, my brother wrote the first review. He's not from Bern, his last name's not Heinrich, and my book has almost 300 rock climbing routes near Anchorage. It's relatively cheap, packed with info, the locals seem to like it, and it's the only book available for this area.
WOW! Extreme detail and awesome sites!This book is the ultimate rock-climbing guide. With over 30 high quality routes detailed exquisitely, there is no substitute. Multiple routes on the Seward Highway make for fast, fun, easily acessible climbing in Southcentral Alaska. A MUST BUY!!
Sea Otter Rescue: The Aftermath of an Oil Spill
Published in Hardcover by Cobblehill (October, 1990)
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Great BookI have to say that this is a great book that shows you the passion an author can have for what he or she is writing about(especially if the author explains his reasoning, feelings, and regrets about his book to you !*personally*!). Not to mention the information it gives you on otters and oils spills. It teaches you how bad it can be for a disaster of this monstrous preportion to occur and why you should do all in your power to stop it. It makes you sit there and wonder what you can do to help your environment!
Sea Otter RescueI thought "Sea Otter Rescue: The Aftermath of an Oil Spill" was a wonderful book with universal appeal. The photographs taken by the author Roland Smith were heartwarming and sometimes disturbing. "Sea Otter Rescue" is the story of the Exxon Valdez accident in Prince William Sound in Alaska and the superhuman effort to save the lives of the sea otters affected by the oil. The author, Roland Smith, was among the volunteers who rushed to Alaska to try to save these sweet animals. This is his story and the story of the others who took part in this effort. Great humanitarian story.
Sheep Hunting in Alaska: The Dall Sheep Hunters Guide
Published in Paperback by Northern Publishing (01 August, 1994)
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Dall Sheep HuntingHaving hunted all kinds of sheep throughout Alberta, British Columbia and the NWT, I found Tony Russ's book to be both refreshing and comprehensive. He has done an outstanding job of describing every salient aspect of hunting these magnificient animals. His style of writing is warm and genuine, and his ability of describing the things that apparently happen to every sheep hunter is superb.
If you have ever hunted these amazing sheep, or even thought about it, I would urge you to read this book.
Sheep Hunting in Alaska: The Dall Sheep Hunters GuideNever having hunted before I moved to Alaska, I sought information from guides and shooters on whom to read for the best information on hunting Alaska. Everyone I spoke to agreed: read Tony Russ first, last, always. From how to dress ("cotton kills"), to what to carry, he covers it in an easily readable style. Having read his books before each hunt helped refine my techniques, and helped me to secure my prey on every one of my hunts. This book should be required reading of every hunter on his or her way to Alaska.
A Shroud of Midnight Sun: An Inupiat Eskimo Mystery
Published in Paperback by Twilight (January, 1900)
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A pleasant surprise...Christopher Lane has a great mystery series. Expect to get your money's worth when you read the third Inupiat Eskimo Mystery by Christopher Lane. It's three hundred and forty two pages full of mystery, espionage, picturesque scenery, native traditions, and great characters.
Ray Attla, an Inupiat police officer, is a terrific lead character. After finding a body Ray would rather go on with his vacation, but, Glen, the local Sheriff and Chaplin, finds there is more to the case than a fall from a lift, so he talks Ray into helping him out. As a professional, Ray stands back and lets Glen take the lead in investigating the death. Once he is drawn further into it after checking with his Police Department, Ray decides he wants some answers as well. Ray is a cautious and understanding husband when it comes to his pregnant wife, Margaret, who has to work during the vacation, and, as a dad, he is patient and generous with his time, although a bit slow to recognize that his four year old daughter, Keera, is sensitive to their native traditions, which supernaturally gives her more knowledge about the recent death and case. Readers will find the secondary characters involved in the mystery plot are just as strong as the main characters and help to strengthen the story line.
In picking up A Shroud of Midnight Sun, I didn't know what to expect. What I got was a pleasant surprise in the discovery of a great mystery series. Christopher Lane's writing genuinely impressed me.
Interesting mysteryAs a lover of "cold-weather locale mysteries" I really enjoyed this outing of Ray Attla. Ray is an Inupiat police officer from Alaska. He goes on vacation with his pregnant lawyer wife and his 4 year old daughter. Throw in lots of Inupiat culture, a dead body, a local sheriff who is also the town minister and Ray's daughter who has an eerie sensitivity to Inupiat ways, and you have an exciting, good read.