Publisher's Synopsis
Alaska Then & Now is your pipeline to the rich history of "The Last Frontier." Our nation's largest state is home of some of the country's best hiking, camping, fishing, and kayaking. Through a series of gold, fur, timber, fishing, and oil booms, author Rosemary Lord demonstrates the before-and-after effects of this state's extraordinary evolution. This thorough account matches historic images with specially-commissioned photos of modern Alaska, showing the amazing transformation of America's largest state.
Discover what lies among the snowcapped mountains of Alaska with fascinating historical detail and a treasure trove of photographs.
Tour the Gastineau Waterfront in Juneau where you can hike, ride the Mount Roberts Tramway
On a clear day see Juneau, the Gastineau Channel, and nearby mining ruins.
Sojourn to sacred spaces, including the flourishing Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery, the classic Church of the Holy Trinity, and the charming St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church.
Discover what lies among the snowcapped mountains of Alaska with fascinating historical detail and a treasure trove of photographs.
Tour the Gastineau Waterfront in Juneau where you can hike, ride the Mount Roberts Tramway
On a clear day see Juneau, the Gastineau Channel, and nearby mining ruins.
Sojourn to sacred spaces, including the flourishing Anchorage Memorial Park Cemetery, the classic Church of the Holy Trinity, and the charming St. Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church.
