Douglas, Robert Dick. In the land of the Thunder Mountains; adventures with Father Hubbard among the volcanoes of Alaska. 1932. First Edition. New York, Brewer, Warren and Putnam. 160 pages, photographs, map. [keywords: Bernard Rosecrans Hubbard; Alaska--Description and travel; Aniakchak Crater. Alaska]. Very scarce book! Very good, no dust jacket. Owner's name written inside. [shelf locator: Alaska Bookcase]  $150.00 plus $6 postage & packing & insurance (international orders extra) for this book. To order this item email dick@AlaskaWanted.com

Nelson, Edward W. A Sledge Journey in the Delta of the Yukon, Northern Alaska.
 Nelson, Edward W. A Sledge Journey in the Delta of the Yukon, Northern Alaska.
Edward W. Nelson expedition in 1878-1879

Nelson, Edward W.  1882.  A Sledge Journey in the Delta of the Yukon, Northern Alaska. Proceedings of the Royal Geographical Society and Monthly Record of Geography, new series, 4:667-681. The complete issue.

Nelson describes sledging, Yup'ik hospitality when staying at villages, trading for ivory artifacts, frightened children who had never seen a white man, Russian & Creole fur traders, etc.

Includes the folding map in fine condition, no tears or mis-folds. About 30 cm x 30 cm. This very important map is the first detailed map of the region, showing 100 Yup'ik place names, and the route travelled,

[shelf locator: Ephemera Notebook: Yukon River #5, Lower Yukon]

Very good. $125 plus $5.00 postage & packing & insurance (international orders extra) for this book. To order this item email dick@AlaskaWanted.com



One of the Great Rarities of Alaskan Literature!

Pierce, W. H. Thirteen Years of Travel and Exploration in Alaska. 1890. First edition. Good, hardcover, cloth is worn & spotted. Pencil note on title page attributes this work to another named author. [shelf locator: Glass Case]  for price & availability email dick@AlaskaWanted.com 








Raymond, Captain Charles W.  Report of a reconnaissance of the Yukon river, Alaska territory, July to September, 1869. Washington, 1871. [42d Cong., 1st Sess. Senate Ex. Doc. 12]. 113pages. 8vo. Calls for a map but these were never issued with a map. Rebound in cloth with a leather spine label. Wickersham 7782. "1869, General Halleck asked Engineer Alexander for the temporary services of one of his San Francisco officers. Alexander selected Capt. Charles W. Raymond directing him to report to the general 'for the purpose of going to Fort Yukon and ascertaining the latitude and longitude of that place.' The Hudson's Bay Company had established the fort on the Yukon River about 1850. After the purchase of Alaska, American authorities began to doubt Britain's claim to the post, suspecting it stood on Alaskan territory. Captain Raymond departed San Francisco in April and arrived at Fort Yukon by steamboat in July. He carried out the survey, determined that the fort had been erected in Alaska, raised the United States flag, and ordered the employees of the Honorable Company to depart". A very important and very scarce early report on Alaska exploration. [keywords: Exploring expeditions; United States Army, Corps of Engineers; Charles Walker Raymond, 1842-1913].  Good condition.  [shelf locator: Alaska Exploration Bookcase] INV#1348. $295.00 plus $6 postage & packing & insurance (international orders extra) for this book. To order this item email dick@AlaskaWanted.com  		REPORT OF A RECONNAISSANCE OF THE YUKON RIVER
 REPORT OF A RECONNAISSANCE OF THE YUKON RIVER

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