Project Gutenberg 2016-08-11 Public domain in the USA. 330 Scidmore, Eliza Ruhamah 1856 1928 Scidmore, E. R. (Eliza Ruhamah) 01015670 Alaska, Its Southern Coast and the Sitkan Archipelago E-text prepared by KD Weeks, Donald Cummings, Bryan Ness, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries (https://archive.org/details/toronto) "Alaska, Its Southern Coast and the Sitkan Archipelago" by Eliza Ruhamah Scidmore is a geographical and travel exploration work written in the late 19th century. The book aims to illuminate the lesser-known aspects of Alaska, specifically its scenic beauty, cultural richness, and potential for tourism. Scidmore presents an engaging depiction of the region's natural landscapes and the lives of its indigenous peoples as she recounts her travels through the territory. The opening of the book sets the stage for a journey through Alaska by addressing common misconceptions about the area, emphasizing its varied climates and stunning scenery, which contradict the idea of it being a barren land. Scidmore describes her travels from ports like Port Townsend and Victoria to various locations along the Alaskan coast, documenting her experiences with local cultures and the vibrant landscapes she encounters. She hints at the exciting adventures that await, revealing the cultural dynamics at play with the indigenous tribes and the European settlers. The narrative establishes a keen sense of curiosity and appreciation for the natural wonders of Alaska, inviting readers to learn more about this captivating region. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 56.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Alaska -- Description and travel F850.5 Text Category: Travel Writing 589834 2025-07-21T06:41:14.273463 text/html 565939 2024-10-23T00:58:13 text/html 2583420 2025-07-21T06:41:22.409407 application/epub+zip 2579285 2025-07-21T06:41:15.818451 application/epub+zip 317008 2025-07-21T06:41:15.024481 application/epub+zip 2699055 2025-07-21T06:41:27.304439 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2654313 2025-07-21T06:41:21.377426 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 396676 2022-09-24T00:51:27.324056 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 530956 2025-07-21T06:41:13.559490 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 510862 2024-10-23T00:58:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16403 2025-07-21T06:41:27.445375 application/rdf+xml 13588 2025-07-21T06:41:15.127445 image/jpeg 2088 2025-07-21T06:41:15.076437 image/jpeg 2260394 2025-07-21T06:41:14.382477 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia