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Books to read if you're planning a vacation in "Northwest", sorted by average review score:

Alaska-Nutka: Colofon del Imperio Espanol
Published in Paperback by Artes Graficas Villena ()
Author: Arsenio Rey-Tejerina
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Alaska-Nutka: Colofón del Imperio Español
Este pequeño libro, que el doctor Arsenio Rey Tejerina, Profesor de la Universidad de Alaska Anchorage, acaba de publicar sobre la herencia cultural hispánica de nuestro estado, se lee con mucho gusto y en poco tiempo. El libro recuenta cómo llegaron a estas latitudes los primeros hispanos procedentes de México. Hace poco más de doscientos años un puñado de valerosos y esforzados navegantes al mando del capitán Juan Pérez, amigo y paisano del célebre Fray Junípero Serra, el gran apóstol de California, arribó a las costas sureñas de nuestro estado. Los hombres que le acompañaban provenían en su mayoría de los ranchos de Jalisco alrededor de Guadalajara. Eran hombres de tierra caliente, como los llamó Michael Thurman, un historiador norteamericano, que trató de este viaje hace ya 30 años. Después de varias frustrantes exploraciones que les llevaron hasta la actual Bahía de Bristol, el reino del salmón más codiciado del globo, en busca de posibles establecimientos rusos, el explorador José Martínez Sierra convenció a las autoridades virreinales sobre la construcción de una fortaleza en la isla de Nutka (Nootka), sita en la costa norte-occidental de la Isla de Vancouver sobre el paralelo 45. La fortaleza de San Miguel, erizada de potentes cañones, defendió por varios años desde 1789 los derechos hispánicos en el Noroeste del Pacífico.
Dentro de Alaska la actual Forrester Island fue nombrada Isla de Santa Cristina, mi santa patrona, y el cabo marítimo, que hoy día lleva el nombre de Muzón trastocado de Muñoz por el navegante inglés George Vancouver años después, fue llamado Punta de Santa Margarita.
Los indígenas se acercaron temerosos a la costa para observar la pequeña nave que a ellos les pareció un ave gigantesca que se venía sobre el litoral. Al principio estaban asustados pues creían que las personas que vieron dentro eran las almas de sus muertos que venían a reconvenirles por haberse olvidado de ellos, pero luego al acercarse más y más vieron que eran unos hombres desconocidos y hablando una lengua extraña. Esa lengua extraña es la que ahorita estamos escuchando por estas ondas. Así que el español es la primera lengua que se escuchó aquí en Alaska después de la de los indígenas. Antes que la de los rusos, a quienes, aunque habían llegado 33 años antes a la isla Kayak, nadie pudo escuchar pues no había ninguna gente en aquel inhóspito lugar.
Los hispanos se hicieron muy pronto amigos de los nativos pues les dejaron subir a su barco y les hicieron regalos de lo que traían, dándoles pan que por cierto no les gustó nada. Los indios les regalaron pescado fresco y salmón curado que gustó mucho a los hombres de México. Tan amigos se hicieron unos de otros que algunos jóvenes indígenas se fueron con los exploradores a Jalisco. Iban con la idea de aprender español para, al volver, servir de intérpretes. La historia no cuenta qué pasó con estos jovencitos, tal vez se quedaron en Jalisco por haberles gustado el ambiente y el clima, mucho más cálido y menos lluvioso que el de sus costas de Ketchican. El libro puede obtenerse por un precio módico llamando a la oficina de Lenguas en la Universidad de Alaska y si alguno está interesado en hojearlo simplemente puede verlo en la biblioteca pública de Loussac que lo ha recibido como regalo. Alaska-Nutka: Colofón del imperio español, que es el título del libro, relata brevemente la historia del primer viaje y se extiende en presentar con detalle la controversia de Nutka iniciada por los ingleses. Esta desgraciada controversia tuvo por conclusión detener el avance de los hispanos en el Noroeste Pacífico. San Lorenzo de Nutka, situado en la costa occidental de la isla de Vancouver, era el bastión de avanzadilla elevado por el virrey Conde de Revillagigedo para controlar y vigilar estos inmensos territorios hispánicos al norte de las Californias. Los gobiernos de Madrid y Londres firmaron un tratado por el que se decidía el desmantelamiento del fuerte de San Miguel, situado en Nutka. A mediados de 1795 se arriaron las banderas española y británica y se destruyó la fortaleza llevándose sus cañones al castillo de San Blas en el estado de Nayarit. Este acto dio luz verde a los rusos que poco a poco fueron extendiéndose desde la isla de Kodiak a Prince William Sound, Yakutat y Sitka, llegando hasta las mismas puertas de San Francisco donde establecieron su Fort Ross, (Fuerte Ruso).

Resumen de una corta charla

presentada en la Estación KRUA-FM

de la Universidad de Alaska Anchorage.

Cristina Calloni.


Alaska: The Cruise Lover's Guide
Published in Paperback by Alaska Northwest Books (November, 2002)
Authors: Paul Grescoe and Audrey Grescoe
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Enjoying the best that an Alaskan cruise has to offer
Now in a newly revised, updated, and expanded third edition, Alaska: The Cruise-Lover's Guide by Paul and Audrey Grescoe continues to be a simply terrific and "user friendly" supplementary resource to enjoying the best that an Alaskan cruise has to offer, from sightseeing wildlife to observing or participating in exciting sports and events. Gorgeous color photographs enhance this exceptionally practical and nicely organized travel guide written for both the casual as well as the enthusiastically active tourist or vacationer.


Ancient Forests: A Celebration of North America's Old-Growth Wilderness
Published in Paperback by Chronicle Books (April, 1992)
Author: David Middleton
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Trees, Trees, Trees
Classic Middleton


Ancient Ones: The World of the Old-Growth Douglas Fir (Tree Tales)
Published in Hardcover by Sierra Club Juveniles (September, 1994)
Author: Barbara Bash
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Beautiful and Educational
I just discovered this book and is a treasure!! For teachers in the classroom or to share with child who is interested in the natural world. Covers the entire ecosystem of the Pacific Coast forests, including the bugs. As a teacher I could use this book in grades 3-5 (maybe younger with help in reading) in a thematic unit for at least six weeks. Very rich in text, illustration and information. I highly recommend this book!


Arctic Diplomacy: Canada and the United States in the Northwest Passage (American University Studies. Series Ix, History, Vol. 188.)
Published in Hardcover by Peter Lang Publishing (September, 1998)
Author: Elizabeth B. Elliot-Meisel
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Arctic Diplomacy: Canada and the US in the Northwest Passage
The book provides an excellent overview of the interaction between Canada and the US in the Arctic. Starting with a short preview of Northwest Passage exploration, the author details Canada's identification with the North and why it is psychologically important as a national ideal. She contrasts the psychological importance with the lack of definitive legislation, development and enforcement that would be required to make the ideal into reality. She discusses the difficulty of protecting Canadian sovereignty while cooperating with the US to maintain continental security during and after WWII. She discusses basic international law as it pertains to Northwest Passage diplomacy and gives a good indication of what the two neighbors feel, why they disagree, and how they can still cooperate to achieve common goals. In addition to providing an overview of Northwest Passage diplomacy it offers an interesting look at national identity and how two unequal but inextricably allied nations deal with disagreement. Pretty academic but an easy read with exhaustive footnotes, bibliography and appendices. Appendices include several small maps showing routes and a list of transits. My only complaint is, if you're looking for the one paragraph that explains what the current position of the two governments is regarding the Northwest Passage, it's not intuitive to jump to the bottom of page 149...but getting there is worth the effort!


Arctic Journeys: A History of Exploration for the Northwest Passage (American University Studies. Series Ix, History, Vol 121)
Published in Hardcover by Peter Lang Publishing (April, 1992)
Author: Miller Graf
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Stunningly unique knowledge of Arctic Exploration !
This book gives a fascinating portrayal of the early Explorers of the Arctic. The book was authored by a former USAF officer stationed in the area for several tours of duty. With his unique first-hand knowledge of the area and it's history he guides you through a spellbinding account of what *really* happened in the great frozen North. This is a MUST READ for anyone interested in the Historical Northwest Passage.


Arctic Odyssey: Music, Images & CD-ROM from the Northwest Passage
Published in Hardcover by Bluestem Productions (30 December, 1998)
Authors: Richard Olsenius and Christine Olsenius
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Excellent Music Compositions
Presented in an innovative format of book, music, and interactive CD-ROM, Arctic Odyssey was inspired by the journey photographer Richard Olsenius made through the Northwest Passage, a waterway that's still treacherous, mysterious, and alluring to adventurers. It all works very well to capture an authentic feeling for the majesty of the Arctic. The main attraction here is the music, which is beautifully done with a far greater range of melody than I've come to expect from New Age music. Indeed, thankfully it bears no resemblance to that idiotic, monotonous, whiny New Age stuff that makes me psychotic to the point where all I can think about is strangling somebody. The music here is mostly piano-based, and the whole package is well worth seeing and hearing.


The Ark Restaurant Cookbook: Cuisine of the Pacific Northwest
Published in Paperback by Viking Press (December, 1985)
Authors: Jimella Lucas, Nanci Main, and Jim Lucas
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Great Recipes
Best Rosemary Bread and Blue Cheese Dressing recipes ever!


An Artist's Vision
Published in Hardcover by Summerwild Productions (June, 1989)
Author: Sue Coleman
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A Book of Beauty
As a Canadian I can vouch for the fact that Sue Coleman has captured the essence of Fisrt Nation's deep spiritual roots, their artistic beauty and the true beauty of their mythology! This book is a rare combination of visual and expressive art!


Authentic Alaska: Voices of Its Native Writers (American Indian Lives)
Published in Hardcover by Univ of Nebraska Pr (February, 1998)
Authors: Susan B. Andrews and John Creed
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Finally a text written by Natives living in remote Alaska!
So mucb has been written ABOUT Alaska Natives, and finally I was refreshed to see a book of incredibly insightful pieces written BY Alaska Natives. Offers a strong sense of ties to family and the land and waterways from which Alaska's aboriginal peoples have subsisted for centuries. This is truly an "authentic" account of contemporary Native people trying to live in the modern world while retaining a sense of their cultural identity. Full of stunning historical and contemporary photographs as well! This is the kind of book that should be climbing to the top of the New Times Bestseller list! An extremely readable text full of unassuming voices expressing the joys and challenges of life in some of the most remote reaches of Alaska. These writers live in small communities in Alaska, most of which are not connected by road to the outside world. Fascinating!


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