No comments about Through Orthodox Eyes: Russian Missionary Narratives of Travels to the Dena'ina and Ahtna 1850s-1930s (Rasmuson Library Historical Translation Series, V. 13).

No comments about Lies Alaskans Tell Tourists & Other Fun Puzzles.

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1 comments about Islands of the Seals: The Pribilofs (Alaska Geographic).

1. Do You Know Where the Pribilofs Are?

   If you don't, then you should! The Pribilof Islands are two small isles in the Bearing Sea. They are known as the Islands of the Seals because of the large population of seals which congregate there. Many parts of the Island are wildlife sanctuaries for seals. But a modern Western/Aleut community thrives (relatively speaking) in these Islands roughly halway between Alaska and Russia.

   For years these islands were used as dumping areas for furtive captains who would abandon oil barrels- mostly empty- and other industrial container garbage when nobody was looking. Fortunately recent years have seen far more stringent monitoring of the environment and the beginnings of very effective clean-up efforts.

   But while the Pribilofs have their masses of seals and has a grim history of this ugly pollution, it is entering the 21st century as a cleaner, more cherished area with a robust local community who pride themselves on their special islands and their clean-up efforts. And these islands are very special indeed...

   In this unique Alaska Geographic release one can see many pictures and read about the beautiful coastal boroughs and abundant sea life of the Pribilofs. While most people get on a plane and fly off to some impossible to spell foreign region for adventure travel, the Aleutian Islands and the Pribilofs continue to exist mostly off the beaten path, and are some of the most exotic, diverse, and richly rewarding islands imaginable, right here in the USA. It's just a matter of perspective and where you look.

   This book is usually available through Amazon, but may take a few weeks to ship. If you like seals or unusual coastal areas, take a look!

   And for those of you who surf... here's another zone with some potential. If you look at the excellent maps of the islands you'll find in this book, you will see a great deal of potential for decent conditions on any swell, tide, and wind. If its onshore on one side of the island, a few minutes later you can find yourself in offshore conditions on the other side. Road access and lodging looks to be quite available! There is a picture or two of possible surf zones! But this is rugged territory dominated by the seals! Just look at the cover- did you think that man invented surfing... Ha! (*The cover pictures a number of seals frolicking about in a glassy green left-hander!)

No comments about Econoguide '99-'00: Cruises. (Cruising the Caribbean, Mexico, Hawaii, New England, and Alaska).

No comments about Alaska's Lost Frontier: Life in the Days of Homesteads, Dog Teams, and Sailboats.

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1 comments about Ancient Land, Sacred Whale: The Inuit Hunt, Its Rituals and Poetry.

1. This is a great book about the Inuit culture, specifically the whale hunts (obviously). The author covers the traditions, the rituals of the whale hunt itself, as well as the myths and legends of the people. Very well researched and written, it's a great look into the culture.

No comments about Planning a Wilderness Trip in Canada and Alaska.

No comments about Rx for Adventure Bush Pilot Doctor.