No comments about Two Years in the Klondike and Alaskan Gold Fields 1896-1898: A Thrilling Narrative of Life in the Gold Mines and Camps (Classic Reprint Series (Fairbanks, Alaska), No. 5.).

2 comments about Alaska's Southeast, 9th: Touring the Inside Passage.

1. A treasure trove. I leave on the ferries tomorrow and the book will be in my pocket the whole way. A thorough guide.



2. I actually read the Amazon review before I bought Alaska's Southeast. Now I know Touring the Inside Passage should be required reading for your journey to Alaska's Southeast. Read Sarah Eppenbach's book before you go and then take it with you. You'll get the most from those expensive excursions and you'll know where you are every beautiful mile!

1 comments about Bell's Mile by Mile Alaska With Map: Yukon and British Columbia Travel Guide (38th ed).

1. This guide book covers everything you need to know about travel in and to Alaska. Brief but informative information given in an easy-to-find format makes it a great value compared to larger, more expensive guides. The convenient smaller size fits easily into your carry-on, briefcase,tote or glove box. I found it accurate and fact-filled!

2 comments about Hiking With Ghosts: The Chilkoot Trail, Then and Now (Raincoast Journeys).

1. I am bit surprised to learn that this book is out of print currently. Maybe that explained why I didn't find this book until now when it was published back in 1999. As far as I can tell, this is probably the best book written on the modern Chilkoot Pass Trail. I should know that much since I read most of them already.
   
   The author's description of the trail proves to be pretty accurate and she relates the old Chilkoot Pass Trail Gold Rush history of 1898 and tied them to the modern trail which I thought to be very neat idea and the book proves to be very informative. Author's long trip through this trail gave a nice view of the modern trail and how it relates to the history. Usually, most people hiked this trail in four to five days to get the most out of it. She took a week so she got a lot to write about. I enjoyed her narrative which proves to be very insightful and enjoyable to read.
   
   However, I was bit surprised by what author failed to point out in her book. She didn't mentioned that Golden North Hotel was the only hotel in Skagway that goes back to the Gold Rush era. I wonder if she stay there since I did when I hiked the trail two weeks prior to her hike. The hotel is no longer in business as of this review. She didn't mentioned the old 1950s sawmill which marked the half way point between the trail head and Finnigan's Point. Many hikers thought that structure was a leftover from the Gold Rush era. They were disappointed to learned that it was not. She also didn't make any mention of Stone Crib which ties with the Gold Rush era tramway system over the pass. I also thought she pondered too much on the plant life while ignoring the trail.
   
   But this reviewer have hiked through the Chilkoot seven times already so maybe I am being picky. As a guide, this book would be an very good reference material for anyone thinking about doing the hike. It would be nicer if you can get your hands on it.



2. We just completed the trail (a five star recommendation on it's own) and find the book and the reality are in lock step. A perfect read prior to taking the trek.

No comments about Journey to caribou land.

No comments about Cruising Alaska 1997: A Passenger's Guide to Cruising Alaskan Waters and Discovering the Interior (Cruising Alaska).

No comments about The Pacific States: Smithsonian Guides (Smithsonian Guides to Historic America).

No comments about The Great Land: How Western America Nearly Became a Russian Possession.

1 comments about Rabbi's Northern Adventure: From the Heights of Alaska to the Golan Heights.

1. Reading the memoirs of Rabbi Yisroel Haber is a most exciting and rewarding experience. Formerly serving as a chaplain in the United States Air Force, Rabbi Haber now devotedly serves as a shaliach (emissary of the Lubavitcher Rebbe) in the Golan Heights. From his childhood in Crown Heights to the profound influence of his Uncle Meir Moshe to his three years in Alaska as a chaplain to his early developing relationship and later shlichus of the Rebbe, Rabbi Haber captivates his readers, not without a great deal of humor and grace.
   
   Fundamental Torah principles such as mesiras nefesh (self sacrifice for Judaism), bitachon (trust in G-d), emunas chachamim (trust in Torah leaders), kiruv rechokim (Jewish outreach), hashgacha pratis (Divine providence), ahavas Yisroel and ahavas briyos (love for the Jewish people and humanity) all vividly come alive through the holy work of Rabbi Haber and his wife.
   
   A work of beauty, A Rabbi's Northern Adventure also contains numerous photographs, a letter to the author from President Gerald R. Ford, and at least a dozen letters to the author from the Rebbe. Enjoy this book!

No comments about Cruising the Pacific coast: Mexico to Alaska.