A Hiker's Guide to the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park
Chilkoot Pass, renowned as the most famous trail in the North, combines history and adventure, making it perfect for both hikers and armchair travelers. Satterfield's work serves as an insightful companion to the Klondike Gold Rush National Park, offering rich narratives that enhance the experience of exploring this iconic route.
Exploring the aftermath of the Klondike Gold Rush, this book delves into the fate of the region once the excitement of the gold rush faded. It examines the economic and social transformations that occurred as miners and fortune-seekers left, revealing the challenges faced by the land and its remaining inhabitants. The narrative highlights the stark contrast between the initial boom and the subsequent bust, providing insight into the resilience of communities in the face of change.
Exploring lesser-known historical events, this book reveals how Missouri's grape vines transformed the French wine industry and highlights the state's role in American history, including the most significant earthquake and numerous Civil War battles. It appeals to readers who appreciate the charm of rural roads over highways, offering a unique perspective on Missouri's impact on broader historical narratives.
This historical guide provides travelers to Southeast Alaska and the Yukon Territory with an in-depth exploration of the Klondike Gold Rush International Historical Park. It highlights significant events, landmarks, and the cultural impact of the Gold Rush era, offering insights into the region's rich history and heritage. Ideal for both history enthusiasts and casual visitors, the guide enhances the experience of exploring this iconic area.
The story centers on Grant West, who crashes his bush plane on a remote lake, leaving his 15-year-old son as the only one capable of piloting the only aircraft that can access the site. The narrative explores themes of courage, maturity, and the bond between father and son as they face a life-or-death situation in the rugged wilderness. The boy must summon his inner strength and skills to navigate this daunting challenge, questioning whether he is truly ready to step into this critical role.
The men who brought airplanes to Alaska’s Panhandle were a different breed; a little braver than the average pilot and blessed with the particular skills and set of nerves it requires to fly float planes, those Lockheed Vegas made of plywood that were held together by “termites holding hands,” as well as the sturdy Fairchild 71s and Bellanca Pacemakers. This book was the first one written about these men and their flying machines and it has been a classic since first published in 1969.
On orders of President Thomas Jefferson, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark led a group of men across some of North America's most magnificent scenery to find "the direct water communication from sea to sea". In words and many illustrations, this book tells that story of the great adventure.
The Yukon River is one of the most beautiful rivers in North America, especially the 650-mile portion from the headwater lakes in British Columbia down to Dawson City. This is also an historic section of the river because of the Klondike gold rush of 1897-99 and the 50-year steamboat era that followed. Archie Satterfield has traveled this stretch of wild river several times and has written extensively about the river and the gold rush in other books, particularly Chilkoot Pass , and numerous magazine articles. Illustrated with historic and modern photos, plus sketch maps to guide travelers along this beautiful and historic waterway.
The book, first released by Playboy Press in 1981, explores themes of desire, freedom, and the complexities of human relationships. Set against a backdrop of vibrant cultural shifts, it delves into the lives of characters navigating their passions and ambitions. With a blend of humor and introspection, the narrative captures the essence of its era, offering readers an engaging reflection on love and societal norms. The writing style is both provocative and thoughtful, inviting readers to ponder the deeper meanings behind the characters' choices and experiences.
"December 7, 1941, is one of those days engraved in the twentieth-century memory. It is a landmark day, along with Armistice Day in 1918, the stock market crash in 1929, and the day President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. This book is about ordinary people on that extraordinary day. To a large extent, this book is by the people who remember that day, because they have been permitted to tell their own stories in their own words. The book chooses representative stories from the entire country and concentrates on the stories of two destroyers, the USS Ward and the USS Henley, which were involved in the attack." "This book, like all good history, reminds us of the changes that have come since World War II. There has been an overall change in attitudes, especially with the dramatic changes in Europe and the economic dominance of Japan. Much of what we see now relates directly to World War II and the way America and its allies conducted themselves when the war ended. It was the last war that had virtually no gray areas - Germany, Japan, and Italy were the bad guys, and America and the Allies were the good guys. It truly was that simple for us before and during World War II. Nothing has been that simple since."--BOOK JACKET