Southeast Alaska: Early Photographs of the Great Land

by Graham Wilson

Step back in time and explore historic Southeast Alaska. This collection of 125 archival photos recounts the development and modern emergence of Alaska's panhandle.

128 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1999

About the author

My fiction has been described as "economical and traditional." I try to define my characters through their actions rather than relying on elaborate descriptions or analysis of motivations. I like lots of surprises and feel that the primary role of the writer is to entertain. As a result I tell strong stories that are hopefully well paced and exciting.

I have written professionally for more than two decades. I started my career writing for newspapers, magazines and radio. I have also written dramas for TV and have authored nine books. I studied book publishing at the Banff Centre for the Arts and Stanford University and worked as a Book Publisher for twenty years.

Reviews

[spike marlin · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book full episode of wonderful photographs from the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. There are photographs of the Indigenous people of the area, the Tlingit, the Russian colonization of Sitka, fishing, the gold rush of 1898 as it effected the area, the emergence of towns like Haines, Wrangell, Ketchikan, St. Petersburg, and Juneau. Having visited a few of these places it makes it easy to relate.

[Stevie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thank Christopher McCandless for discovering Alaska.

[Matthew G · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fascinating brief history of southeast Alaska with many interesting photographs.