Taming Mighty Alaska: An Rv Odyssey [Paperback]

William C. Anderson (Author), Rv Odyssey (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

This is a breezy narrative of a typical RV (recreational vehicle) tour of Alaska and the Yukon by a retired California couple. It is full of CB chatter, jokes, the names of people encountered and even of some of the drinks and dishes consumed. Interspersed is practical information for those considering similar undertakings. Among the numerous travel accounts by visitors to Alaska this one is entertaining, but it is by no means authoritative or unique. Its appeal will be limited to RVers. For larger public libraries serving a mobile retired clientele, and as a supplement to the standard guidebooks.
- Harold M. Otness, Southern Oregon State Coll. Lib., Ashland
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From the Back Cover

From the author of Hurricane Hunters and Bat-21: Touring Alaska in an RV with William C. Anderson is an unforgettable experience. Join Andy, Dortha and their irrepressible friends as they discover the Moose Gooser, iceworms, the vacuum toilets on cruise ships, and other verities of the Far North.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Pruett Pub Co; 1st edition (March 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 087108788X
• ISBN-13: 978-0871087881
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #952,975 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #95 in Books > Travel > United States > States > Alaska

More About the Author

William C. Anderson (May 7, 1920 - May 16, 2003) was the author of several novels, historical and true life stories, and author or coauthor of several screenplays for film and television, including the adaptation of his own BAT*21, which was made into a film, starring Gene Hackman and Danny Glover, and Hurricane Hunters, was made into a TV-movie for ABC, starring Martin Milner.

He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II up through the Vietnam War, retiring as a colonel. He began writing in the 1950s, with a series of columns for MATS Flyer, the magazine of the Air Force's Military Air Transport Service (later MAC Flyer, after MATS became the Military Airlift Command).

Several of his books were autobiographical accounts of the adventures of Anderson, his wife, Dortha, and their children, Ann, Scott and Holly.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Taming Mighty Alaska, May 19, 2000

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Debbie Ritter (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Taming Mighty Alaska: An Rv Odyssey (Paperback)

I read this when it first came out and absolutely loved it! A trip with the Andersons is like a visit with old friends. This book is a must for anyone traveling to Alaska by car or RV and a delightful addition to any armchair traveler's collection. Descriptions of scenery are vivid but the interactions with the people the Andersons meet are lively. Perhaps the dialogue, which covers everything from purchases from clerks to other camper's tales of glory and woe, is the most appealing feature of the book. Parts of it make me laugh so hard I have to put the book down for a bit. I reread this book a couple of times a year. If you enjoy this you may also want to read Bill Bryson's "A Walk in the Woods" and "The Lost Continent"; Emily Kimbrough and Cornelia Otis Skinner's "Our Hearts Were Young and Gay" and another older book of William C. Anderson's called "Home Sweet Home Has Wheels, or Please Don't Tailgate the Real Estate."

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Another entertaining Anderson saga, October 17, 2011

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This review is from: Taming Mighty Alaska: an RV Odyssey (Kindle Edition)

I thought I had all of Anderson's books (in hardcover) until I saw this one crop up. I don't know how I could have missed this one. It's up to his usual standard; humorously written about characters you'd like to know. I'm planning on going back and re-reading some of the earlier works.

The only thing that marred the reading experience on the Kindle were the numerous typos/formatting errors. Seems like publishers don't want to pay anybody to proof-read their books anymore.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, fun and informative book, January 21, 2012

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Jacquie (Bainbridge Island, WA, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Taming Mighty Alaska: an RV Odyssey (Kindle Edition)

This was a great, enjoyable read - I felt as if I were traveling right along in the RV. The great historical references and background in this book give the reader a good look at Alaska and its history. After researching the author, I was saddened to learn he's not longer alive - truly a loss. Not only is it informative but it is just plain fun to read - great humor and great writing. Now to track down the author's other books for more fun reading.