Whether one is planning a trip to Prince William Sound or remembering one, this fascinating pocket guide is a must-read that explores how the sound was formed, considers the effects of oil spills and earthquakes, and profiles the native peoples and diversity of plants and animals of the region. 50 color photos. Map.
Book Description
Editorial Reviews
About the Author
Holleman teaches creative writing, women's studies, and literature at the University of Alaska.
Product Details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
More About the Author
Raised in the Appalachian mountains of North Carolina, Marybeth Holleman transplanted to Alaska's Chugach Mountains over 25 years ago, where she lives with her husband, Rick Steiner, her son James, and two wild huskies. She holds a B.A. in Environmental Studies from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (go tarheels!) and an MFA from the University of Alaska Anchorage, where she has taught creative writing and women's studies.
Customer Reviews
|
There are no customer reviews yet.
|
|||
|
Video reviews
|
Inside This Book
(learn more)
First Sentence:
Prince William Sound lies within the Chugach National Forest, at 5.6 million acres the country's second-largest national forest. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
tidewater glaciers, enchanted circle Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Prince William Sound, Copper River Delta, Chugach National Forest, Columbia Glacier, Gulf of Alaska, Montague Island, Nellie Juan, Port Wells, Chenega Bay, College Fiord, Forest Service, Blackstone Bay, North Pacific, Passage Canal, Alaska Native, Barry Arm, North America, Bligh Reef, Coast Guard, Hinchinbrook Entrance, Orca Inlet, Trustee Council New!
Books on Related Topics | Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
Prince William Sound lies within the Chugach National Forest, at 5.6 million acres the country's second-largest national forest. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
tidewater glaciers, enchanted circle Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Prince William Sound, Copper River Delta, Chugach National Forest, Columbia Glacier, Gulf of Alaska, Montague Island, Nellie Juan, Port Wells, Chenega Bay, College Fiord, Forest Service, Blackstone Bay, North Pacific, Passage Canal, Alaska Native, Barry Arm, North America, Bligh Reef, Coast Guard, Hinchinbrook Entrance, Orca Inlet, Trustee Council New!
Books on Related Topics | Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
Citations (learn more)
This book cites 15
books:
See all 15 books this book cites
- The Edge of the Sea by Rachel Carson on page 45, and Back Matter
- The Edge of the Sea by Rachel L. Carson on page 45, and Back Matter
- Trumpeter Swan by W. Banko in Back Matter
- Where the Sea Breaks Its Back: The Epic Story of Early Naturalist Georg Steller and the Russian Exploration of Alaska by Corey Ford in Back Matter
- Cruising guide to Prince William Sound by Jim Lethcoe in Back Matter
See all 15 books this book cites
Books on Related Topics
(learn more)
|
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
Tag this product(What's this?)Think of a tag as a keyword or label you consider is strongly related to this product.
Tags will help all customers organize and find favorite items. |
Sell a Digital Version of This Book in the Kindle Store
If you are a publisher or author and hold the digital rights to a book, you can sell a digital version of it in our Kindle Store.
Learn more
Customer Discussions
|
This product's forum
Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
|
Related forums
|
Listmania!
So You'd Like to...
Look for Similar Items by Category
- Books > History > Americas > United States > State & Local
- Books > Science & Math > Nature & Ecology
- Books > Travel > Reference & Tips > Reference
- Books > Travel > United States > Regions > West
- Books > Travel > United States > States > Alaska
