Alaska by Jón Ólafsson

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Author Jón Ólafsson, 1850-1916
LoC No. 01016607
Title Alaska
Credits Produced from page images available from the Library of Congress, at http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.rbc/mtfrb.16607
Summary "Alaska" by Jón Ólafsson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work presents an in-depth exploration of Alaska, focusing on its geography, natural resources, and the potential for colonization, particularly from an Icelandic perspective. Ólafsson, who was a part of the Icelandic expedition to Alaska in the mid-1800s, underscores the significance of the land for potential settlers while detailing its unique environment and indigenous cultures. The opening portion of the book introduces the geographical boundaries of Alaska, setting the stage for a detailed description of its natural features, including its coastlines, islands, fjords, and rivers. It also emphasizes Alaska's potential for settlement and economic development, particularly in terms of its rich resources and navigable waters. Ólafsson includes insights into the history of exploration in the region, mentioning the significance of Russian exploration, and hints at the cultural landscape shaped by the movement of both the indigenous peoples and incoming settlers, which promises to be a theme throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Icelandic
LoC Class F850.5: United States local history: Pacific States
Subject Alaska -- Description and travel
Subject Immigrants -- Alaska
Subject Icelanders -- Alaska
Subject Alaska -- Emigration and immigration
Subject Iceland -- Emigration and immigration
Category Text
EBook-No. 15178
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Aug 6, 2005
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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