Aunt Phil's Trunk Volume One : Up to 1900 - Bringing Alaska's History Alive! (Signed!) [J0318]

2006 signed PB in nice clean condition. The critically acclaimed 'Aunt Phil's Trunk' Alaska history series is noted for its easy-to-read short stories and hundreds of rare historical photographs that complement the entertaining nonfiction writing. This first book in the series shares stories from early Alaska up to about 1900. It kicks off the series by showcasing the arrival of Alaska Natives thousands of years ago, their fierce battles against Russian fur traders who arrived in the mid-1700s, and the explorers, businessmen, miners and crooks who came north after the discovery of gold brought even more people. The book highlights the gold rushes of Juneau-Douglas, Cook Inlet and the famous Klondike Gold Rush of 1898. This volume is a treasure trove of short stories about Alaska's colorful past and is filled with close to 350 rare historical photographs!

From recent-ish Amazon/GoodReads reviews: "What makes Aunt Phil's Trunk stand out is its ability to transform historical research into an immersive reading experience. The combination of vivid storytelling and carefully preserved photographs creates a connection between past and present, making it appealing to both history enthusiasts and general readers."; "Laurel Downing Bill has taken research to a new height - or is it depth - and put together stories, facts, figures and pictures in a way that most history books only wish they could. This is truly both a work of deep study, but of love."; "A fascinating look at Alaskan history-- geology, Native life, the Russians, preachers, and gold prospectors, to name a few aspects. It includes many interesting photographs, and interesting stories about individuals. If you're interested in Alaskan history, you'll like it. Families considering this book for educational purposes should be aware that it does contain some discussion of the seamier aspects of frontier life, although in a decent way."