This fascinating book recounts the development and modern emergence of the largest city in Alaska. Learn about the little railroad town that became a sophisticated air crossroads for the world. Read about Anchorage's involvement with trapping, fishing, gold and World War II. Hear stories of the fascinating individuals who walked the city's streets and helped it grow. Alaska is known as "The Last Frontier," and ANCHORAGE: EARLY PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE GREAT LAND describes its very heart. Informative captions and a chronology of important dates makes this capsule history a winner.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
A superb photo history.,
By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Anchorage: Early Photographs of the Great Land (Paperback)
Anchorage: Early Photographs Of The Great Land is a splendidly produced compendium of historic black and white photography showcasing the Native Americas, landscape, settlement, construction emergences of the largest city in Alaska and the Cook Inlet. From its beginnings as a little railroad town to a thoroughly metropolitan community, Ann Chandonnet has gathered striking and memorable photos enhanced with her informative and engaging text telling the stories of the people who made the city what it is today. Anchorage is a superb photo history.
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A fine collection of historical, involving images.,
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This review is from: Anchorage: Early Photographs of the Great Land (Paperback)
These early photos of Anchorage, Alaska provide a fine capsule history of the town's beginnings and evolution, creating a paperback packed with image sure to appeal to any who live in the region or to those with a special affection for early Alaskan history. A fine collection of involving images.
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The area along the eastern shores of the Knik Arm of Alaska's Cook Inlet is today known as Anchorage. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Cook Inlet, Ship Creek, Opposite Bottom, Opposite Top, Fort Richardson, Matanuska Valley, World War, Daily Alaska Empire, Matanuska Colony, Prince William Sound, Willow Creek, Knik News, Orville Herning, Susitna River, Tanaina Athabascan, Captain James Cook, Nellie Brown, Turnagain Arm, Alaskan Engineering Commission, Beluga Point, City Hall, Government Hill New!
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The area along the eastern shores of the Knik Arm of Alaska's Cook Inlet is today known as Anchorage. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Cook Inlet, Ship Creek, Opposite Bottom, Opposite Top, Fort Richardson, Matanuska Valley, World War, Daily Alaska Empire, Matanuska Colony, Prince William Sound, Willow Creek, Knik News, Orville Herning, Susitna River, Tanaina Athabascan, Captain James Cook, Nellie Brown, Turnagain Arm, Alaskan Engineering Commission, Beluga Point, City Hall, Government Hill New!
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- Buildings of Alaska (Buildings of the United States) by Alison K. Hoagland on page 112
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