Eyewitness Alaska


Book Description

Epic landscapes, abundant wildlife and unforgettable adventures - welcome to Alaska. Whether you want to be awed by its jaw-dropping scenery, spend time in the national parks, or learn about the rich historical roots of native culture, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Alaska has to offer. Alaska is an outdoor enthusiast's dream. This vast state is chock-full of national parks and public lands, all ripe for adventure. What's more, every region has its own distinct terrain: roam barren tundra in the Arctic, lush rainforests in the southeast and craggy peaks in the Interior. But towns and cities dazzle, too. Top restaurants and Gold Rush history abound in the state capital Juneau, while Ketchikan, home to the world's largest display of totem poles, is the place to be for native history and culture. Our updated guide brings Alaska to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the state's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods. We've also worked hard to make sure our information is as up-to-date as possible following the COVID-19 outbreak. You'll discover: - our pick of Alaska's must-sees, top experiences and hidden gems - the best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay - detailed maps and walks which make navigating the state easy - easy-to-follow itineraries - expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe - colour-coded chapters to every part of Alaska, from Anchorage to The Kenai Peninsula, Prince William Sound to Arctic and Western Alaska Touring the states? Check out our DK Eyewitness USA




DK Eyewitness Alaska


Book Description

Your journey starts here. Featuring DK's much-loved maps and illustrations, walks and information, plus all new, full-color photography, this 100% updated e-guide to Alaska brings you the best of this scenic state in a brand-new, lightweight format. What's inside? - full-color photography, hand-drawn illustrations, and maps throughout - easy-to-follow walks, drives, and itineraries - our pick of Alaska's must-sees, top experiences, and hidden gems - insider tips and information: when to visit, how to avoid the crowds, where to capture the perfect photo, and more - the best spots to eat, drink, shop, and stay - an area-by-area guide covering each corner of Alaska, from Anchorage to the Arctic - expert advice: get ready, get around, and stay safe Travelling around the USA? Try our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide USA. DK Eyewitness is the bronze award-winning travel guidebook series as voted by the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2019.




A Schoolteacher in Old Alaska


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When Hannah Breece came to Alaska in 1904, it was a remote lawless wilderness of prospectors, murderous bootleggers, tribal chiefs, and Russian priests. She spent fourteen years educating Athabascans, Aleuts, Inuits, and Russians with the stubborn generosity of a born teacher and the clarity of an original and independent mind. Jane Jacobs, Hannah's great-niece, here offers an historical context to Breece's remarkable eyewitness account, filling in the narrative gaps, but always allowing the original words to ring clearly. It is more than an adventure story: it is a powerful work of women's history that provides important--and, at times, unsettling--insights into the unexamined assumptions and attitudes that governed white settler's behavior toward native communities at the turn of the century. "An unforgettable...story of a remarkable woman who lived a heroic life."--The New York Times




DK USA


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Get closer to the USA with DK Eyewitness Seeing the sights of New York City. Taking a road trip along Route 66. Epic adventures in the Grand Canyon. The USA offers enough bucket list experiences to fill a lifetime. Whatever your dream trip involves, this DK Eyewitness travel guide is the perfect companion. Our updated guide brings the USA to life, transporting you there as no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations, which take you inside the country's buildings and neighborhoods. You'll discover: Our pick of the USA's must-sees and top experiences Beautiful photography and detailed illustrations, taking you to the heart of the USA The best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay Detailed maps and walks that make navigating the country easy Easy-to-follow itineraries Expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe Color-coded chapters to each part of the USA A lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you go Sticking to one state? Look out for our DK Eyewitness guides to Alaska, California, Hawaii, Florida, and many more. DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.




DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Alaska


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Whether spotting a moose stopping traffic in Anchorage or exploring Alaska''s stunning glacier-lined coast by cruise ship, the Last Frontier is sure to exceed all expectations. Complete with 3D mapping, extensive hotel and restaurant selections, guided walks and evocative photography, this is the most colorful and comprehensive guide to Alaska on the market. Let DK Eyewitness Travel Guides: Alaska be your planning aid, companion and souvenir as you experience the richness of our northernmost state. Includes beautiful new full color photos, illustrations, and enhanced maps. Extensive information on local customs, currency, medical services and transportation helps travelers decide at a glance which regions are best suited to their trip. The guides that show you what others only tell you.




Arctic & Antarctic


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Shows and describes wildlife found in the Polar regions, looks at Inuit clothing and artifacts, and depicts the equipment used by Polar explorers.




Murder at 40 Below


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Drawn from police files, eyewitness accounts, and news reports, these stories introduce extreme criminals in an extreme land.




Eyewitness Alaska


Book Description

Epic landscapes, abundant wildlife and unforgettable adventures – welcome to Alaska. Whether you want to be awed by its jaw-dropping scenery, spend time in the national parks, or learn about the rich historical roots of native culture, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Alaska has to offer. Alaska is an outdoor enthusiast's dream. This vast state is chock-full of national parks and public lands, all ripe for adventure. What's more, every region has its own distinct terrain: roam barren tundra in the Arctic, lush rainforests in the southeast and craggy peaks in the Interior. But towns and cities dazzle, too. Top restaurants and Gold Rush history abound in the state capital Juneau, while Ketchikan, home to the world’s largest display of totem poles, is the place to be for native history and culture. Our updated guide brings Alaska to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the state's iconic buildings and neighbourhoods. We’ve also worked hard to make sure our information is as up-to-date as possible following the COVID-19 outbreak. You'll discover: our pick of Alaska’s must-sees, top experiences and hidden gems the best spots to eat, drink, shop and stay detailed maps and walks which make navigating the state easy easy-to-follow itineraries expert advice: get ready, get around and stay safe colour-coded chapters to every part of Alaska, from Anchorage to The Kenai Peninsula, Prince William Sound to Arctic and Western Alaska a lightweight format, so you can take it with you wherever you go Touring the states? Check out our DK Eyewitness USA




DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Alaska


Book Description

Whether spotting a moose stopping traffic in Anchorage or exploring Alaska's stunning glacier-lined coast by cruise ship, the Last Frontier is sure to exceed all expectations. Complete with 3D mapping, extensive hotel and restaurant selections, guided walks and evocative photography, this is the most comprehensive guide to Alaska on the market. Let DK Eyewitness Travel Guides: Alaska be your planning aid, companion and souvenir as you experience the richness of our northernmost state. Includes beautiful new photos, illustrations, and enhanced maps. Extensive information on local customs, currency, medical services and transportation. Helps travelers decide at a glance which regions are best suited to their trip. The guides that show you what others only tell you.




DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Alaska


Book Description

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Alaska is your in-depth guide to the very best of Alaska. From going on an adventure to spot wildlife in Denali to exploring the state's glacier-lined coast by cruise ship, Alaska offers an unforgettable experience that will exceed all your expectations. Discover DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Alaska: + Detailed itineraries and "don't-miss" destination highlights at a glance. + Illustrated cutaway 3-D drawings of important sights. + Floor plans and guided visitor information for major museums. + Guided walking tours, local drink and dining specialties to try, things to do, and places to eat, drink, and shop by area. + Area maps marked with sights. + Insights into history and culture to help you understand the stories behind the sights. + Hotel and restaurant listings highlight DK Choice special recommendations. With hundreds of full-color photographs, hand-drawn illustrations, and custom maps that illuminate every page, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Alaska truly shows you this state as no one else can.