
THE ALASKA ROUTE (Illustrated Edition)
The Cruise of the Corwin, Travels in Alaska, Stickeen & Alaska Days with John MuirBy John Muir, S. Hall YoungLength21h
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THE ALASKA ROUTE (Illustrated Edition) captures the rugged, icy splendor of Alaska through a thoughtful curation of writings by John Muir and S. Hall Young. Within this illustrated anthology, the reader encounters a kaleidoscope of literary styles, from explorative narratives to poignant reflections on the natural world. The majestic landscapes of Alaska serve as both subject and backdrop, weaving a fabric of ecological consciousness and adventure that spans the gamut from literary naturalism to romantic evocation. The richly varied anthology highlights the interplay between humanity and the formidable Alaskan wilderness, pulling together comprehensive travel logs and reflective essays that illuminate the harrowing beauty of this untamed land. Both John Muir and S. Hall Young bring formidable backgrounds as pioneering conservationists and explorers of the American wilderness, particularly the Alaskan frontier. Their writings not only contribute to environmental literature but also resonate with the ethos of the late 19th to early 20th-century movements toward understanding and preserving natural landscapes. The duo's insights and experiences, supported by vivid illustrations, enrich the reader's comprehension of the environmental imperatives and the allure of Alaska. This illustrated edition of THE ALASKA ROUTE is an invaluable addition to the libraries of both enthusiasts of nature writing and explorers of American environmental history. Readers are afforded a unique insight into the convergence of artistic expression and environmental advocacy, enriched by the profound connection both authors maintain with the Alaskan wilderness. This collection is especially recommended for those keen to explore the interplay of human narratives with the vast, compelling expanse of nature.
Audiobook details
GenreTravel, Literary Classics
Length21 hrs
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 4, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE ALASKA ROUTE: The Cruise of the Corwin, Travels in Alaska, Stickeen & Alaska Days with John Muir
30Chapter IV. In Peril from the Pack
2Preface
31Chapter V. A Chukchi Orator
3Part I. The Trip of 1879
32Chapter VI. Eskimos and Walrus
4Chapter I. Puget Sound and British Columbia
33Chapter VII. At Plover Bay and St. Michael
5Chapter II. Alexander Archipelago and the Home I found in Alaska
34Chapter VIII. Return of the Search Party
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6Chapter III. Wrangell Island and Alaska Summers
35Chapter IX. Villages of the Dead
7Chapter IV. The Stickeen River
36Chapter X. Glimpses of Alaskan Tundra
8Chapter V. A Cruise in the Cassiar
37Chapter XI. Caribou and a Native Fair
9Chapter VI. The Cassiar Trail
38Chapter XII. Zigzags among the Polar Pack
10Chapter VII. Glenora Peak
39Chapter XIII. First Ascent of Herald Island
11Chapter VIII. Exploration of the Stickeen Glaciers
40Chapter XIV. Approaching a Myserious Land
12Chapter IX. A Canoe Voyage to Northward
41Chapter XV. The Land of the White Bear
13Chapter X. The Discovery of Glacier Bay
42Chapter XVI. Tragedies of the Whaling Fleet
14Chapter XI. The Country of the Chilcats
43Chapter XVII. Meeting the Point Barrow Expedition
15Chapter XII. The Return to Fort Wrangell
44Chapter XVIII. A Siberian Reindeer Herd
16Chapter XIII. Alaska Indians
45Chapter XIX. Turned Back by Storms and Ice
17Part II. The Trip of 1880
46Chapter XX. Homeward Bound
18Chapter XIV. Sum Dum Bay
47Appendix I. The Glaciation of the Arctic and Subarctic Regions Visited during the Cruise
19Chapter XV. From Taku River to Taylor Bay
48Appendix II. Botanical Notes
20Chapter XVI. Glacier Bay
49STICKEEN: THE STORY OF A DOG
21Part III. The Trip of 1890
50ALASKA DAYS WITH JOHN MUIR by Samuel Hall Young
22Chapter XVII. In Camp at Glacier Bay
51I. THE MOUNTAIN
23Chapter XVIII. My Sled-Trip on the Muir Glacier
52II. THE RESCUE
24Chapter XIX. Auroras
53III. THE VOYAGE
25Glossary of Words in the Chinook Jargon
54IV. THE DISCOVERY
26Introduction
55V. THE LOST GLACIER
27Chapter I. Unalaska and the Aleuts
56VI. THE DOG AND THE MAN
28Chapter II. Among the Islands of Bering Sea
57VII. THE MAN IN PERSPECTIVE
29Chapter III. Siberian Adventures