Harriman Alaska Series V1: Narratives, Glacier, Natives (1901) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166485924)

Harriman Alaska Series V1: Narratives, Glacier, Natives (1901) is a book written by John Burroughs. The book is part of a series of books that documents the 1899 expedition to Alaska led by railroad magnate Edward Harriman. This particular volume focuses on three main topics: narratives of the journey, descriptions of the glaciers encountered during the expedition, and observations of the native Alaskan people. The narratives provide a first-hand account of the expedition, including the challenges faced by the crew and the natural wonders they encountered. The descriptions of the glaciers are detailed and provide insight into their formation and behavior. The section on the native Alaskan people provides an anthropological perspective on their culture and way of life. Burroughs describes their customs, beliefs, and interactions with the natural world. Overall, Harriman Alaska Series V1: Narratives, Glacier, Natives (1901) is a fascinating account of an important expedition to Alaska and provides valuable insights into the natural and cultural history of the region.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: John Burroughs,John Muir,George Bird Grinnell
ISBN-10: 1166485927
ISBN-13: 9781166485924
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 474
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.78lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.95d