A selection of contemporary nonfiction and fiction writings about Alaska that explores life in 49th state, from wide open landscapes and wild seas, to its small towns and urban hubs. Through true stories and literary realism, they present a wide range of perspectives on contemporary life in Alaska. Moving beyond the stereotypical ideas of what Alaska is like, they take readers into the heart of the state and collectively offer insight into the reality that lies behind the myth of the Last Frontier.
A selection of contemporary nonfiction and fiction writings about Alaska that explores life in 49th state, from wide open landscapes and wild seas, to its small towns and urban hubs. Through true stories and literary realism, they present a wide range of perspectives on contemporary life in Alaska. Moving beyond the stereotypical ideas of what Alaska is like, they take readers into the heart of the state and collectively offer insight into the reality that lies behind the myth of the Last Frontier.
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