The history of Alaska is filled with stories of new land and new riches -- and ever present are new people with competing views over how the val... read full description
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Mar 09, 2010
Manuel
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This is a very dense history book. It describes every single expedition in great detail. There are so many names dropped I can't remember a single one now. It took me fucking forever to finish it. I wish it was less dry and had more of a narrative weaved through it.
I have to give props for the level of detail though.
Also it doesn't have much contemporary history, the bulk of the book is devoted to pre-1950s.
I have to give props for the level of detail though.
Also it doesn't have much contemporary history, the bulk of the book is devoted to pre-1950s.
Sep 07, 2011
William
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I found it to be a highly informative and enjoyable read, taking us through the history of the state and its people. Borneman goes into a lot of detail on a subject that's otherwise often overlooked in American history.
Dec 15, 2008
Nomad
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State history books generaly contain a lot of dates and facts,but can be dry to read, I got a lot of facts from this book and it was easy reading. I read it on my 7 day drive up to alaska from the lower 48. I would recommend this book.
Aug 02, 2009
Jenny
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It was too long - too big, like the state itself! If I'd had more time, I might have been able to get into it.
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