Fifty Years Below Zero is an engrossing account by Charles Brower, the "King of the Arctic," of his life in the north. Brower shares his knowledge of whaling, pioneering, and Alaska Native life and customs before statehood, chronicling a period of important and rapid change in Alaska history with insight and humor. His story is also full of high adventure and rich with details about the many visitors who became his friends--explorers, whalers, traders, and missionaries. This volume is an excellent companion to the oral ...
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Fifty Years Below Zero is an engrossing account by Charles Brower, the "King of the Arctic," of his life in the north. Brower shares his knowledge of whaling, pioneering, and Alaska Native life and customs before statehood, chronicling a period of important and rapid change in Alaska history with insight and humor. His story is also full of high adventure and rich with details about the many visitors who became his friends--explorers, whalers, traders, and missionaries. This volume is an excellent companion to the oral biography of Harry Brower, Jr., the son of Charles Brower, entitled The Whales, They Give Themselves (University of Alaska Press 2004).
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Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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Fine. Trade Paperback. Preface to 1994 edition by Terrence Cole. xxvi, 324pp, frontispiece and b/w illustrations, maps, index. Paperback. This is Charles Brower's (1863-1945) 'account of his 50 years in the Arctic. He shares what he knew about whaling, pioneering, and about the Native people with whom he lived. He tells of Native Alaskans' daily lives and customs. Many visitors became his friends, including Roald Amundsen, Vilhjalmur Stefansson, and Captain Bob Bartlett'. This is the third volume in the University of Alaska Press' Classic Reprint series.
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Fine. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 324 p. Contains: Illustrations. University of Alaska Press' Classic Reprint Series, 3. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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New. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 324 p. Contains: Illustrations. University of Alaska Press' Classic Reprint Series, 3. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
This is a volume of truly engaging history of the far north of Alaska, late 19th and early 20th centuries, written in journal form by one of the true pioneers of that region of the USA. Charles Brower brings the reader into his world, which is a world largely passed and gone, a world dealing with early relationships between native American and white cultures. It is written in a very engaging, uncomplicated style, and affords the reader a unique glimpse of his world.