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Gold Hunting in Alaska

Gold Hunting in Alaska

Di: Joseph Grinnell
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Join naturalist Joseph Grinnell as he embarks on a thrilling journey in 1898, traveling with a band of twenty men from California to the untamed wilderness of Kotzebue Sound, Alaska, aboard the schooner Penelope. With a scientists keen observation and a storytellers gift for prose and poetry, Grinnell chronicles the adventures and trials faced by these gold seekers. His vivid account not only sheds light on the challenges of the Alaskan frontier but also immerses listeners in the rich culture of the time. Experience the triumphs and tribulations of those who dared to chase their dreams of fortune in the rugged landscape of Alaska. - Summary by Larry WilsonCopyright Early Modern Arte Mondiale Scienze sociali Storia e critica della letteratura
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