Report of an Expedition to the Copper, Tanana, and Koyukuk Rivers in the Territory of Alaska

by Henry T. Allen, Dwaine Schuldt (Editor)

This was the longest exploration of unknown land at this time in the world. This was a land largely unexplored by white people, but where natives had already lived for more than 10,000 years. Lt. Allen's journal is published here from the original journal published in 1887 to share with you who love to read of history and learn about Alaska. Enjoy the view of Alaska in the 1800s from Lt. Allen's journal descriptions of the land and the people.

224 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1887

About the author

Major General Henry Tureman Allen (1859-1930) was a senior United States Army officer known for exploring the Copper River in Alaska in 1885 along with the Tanana and Koyukuk rivers by transversing 1,500 miles of wilderness. His trek has been compared by Nelson A. Miles to that of Lewis and Clark.