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by Phyllis Downing Carlson (Author), Laurel Downing Bill (Author)
Do you enjoy Alaska history books? This is a must-read for all who enjoy Alaska history Discover stories about the adventurers, crooks and the lawmen who flooded into Alaska following the Klondike Gold Rush of 1898. - Towns like Nome, Fairbanks and Valdez blossomed on the tundra- They were soon filled with merchants, madams, miners and more.- This is Alaska History decoded Did you know?- Hollywood stars played Alaska's vaudeville circuit during the gold-rush days?- Famous lawman Wyatt Earp followed the gold rush and built a bar in Nome?- The largest volcanic eruption of the 20th Century happened in Alaska in 1912?This second book of the Aunt Phil's Trunk Alaska History book series from 1900 to 1912- Readers are taken on a journey of discovery when prospectors stumbled across gold in the Iditarod - Men summited the mighty mountain called Denali- The people of Kodiak survived the largest volcanic eruption in North American history. - With more than 300 historical photographs that highlight Alaska's colorful past.- Perfect for readers from ages 9 to 99 who will love this collection of Alaska history stories- One of the best books about Alaska history.