Alaskan History: A Captivating Guide to Alaska's Past and the Story of Its Native Peoples

Summary

Explore Alaska’s Bold Past, from Pioneers and Gold Rushes to the Lives of Alaska’s Native Peoples

Two manuscripts in one book:

• History of Alaska: A Captivating Guide to Historical Events and Facts You Should Know About Alaskan History


• Alaska Natives: A Captivating Guide to the History of the Indigenous Peoples of Alaska

In the first part, History of Alaska, you’ll learn about:

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  The First Alaskans: Who first lived in Alaska, and how did they shape the land?


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  Explorers and Adventures: Why did explorers risk their lives in Alaska’s freezing wilderness, and what did they find?


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  The Gold Rush: How did the hunt for gold change Alaska’s towns and economy forever?


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  War and Defense: Why was Alaska key in World War II and the Cold War?


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  The Alaska Pipeline: What challenges came with building one of the biggest oil pipelines, and how did it change the state?


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  Alaska Today: How is Alaska leading in protecting nature and Native rights?

In the second part, Alaska Natives, you’ll discover:

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  Origins of Alaska Natives: Learn where they came from and their early connections with Europe.


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  Survival in Harsh Conditions: Discover how Alaska Natives thrived in tough lands.


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  Traditions and Land: See how Alaska’s landscapes shaped Native cultures.


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  The Russian Era: Explore how Native tribes resisted and survived Russian rule.


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  Alaska Natives under U.S. Rule: Find out what changed when the U.S. took control.

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