{"product_id":"fires-of-patriotism-preston-jones-9781602232051","title":"Fires of Patriotism: Alaskans in the Days of the First World War 1910-1920","description":"In the early twentieth century, Alaska was facing an exciting future as the newest US territory. Yet just five years after its official designation, the country entered World War I and citizens were called to fight. Despite the threat of a looming economic collapse, Alaska sent more people per capita to war than any other state and displayed a patriotism that rivaled that of any of the states. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Fires of Patriotism\u003c\/i\u003e explores Alaska's wartime experience, bringing to light new stories and new characters from a decade that shook the world. This multifaceted book explores the era through engaging stories and rare photos, offering a fresh perspective on World War I from a marginal land that forged its place in the greater unity of the country.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Preston Jones\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1602232059\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781602232051\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e University of Alaska Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/15\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 208\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d","brand":"Preston Jones","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49097003794687,"sku":"9781602232051","price":40.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/fires-of-patriotism-preston-jones-9781602232051","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}