Alaska by Jón Ólafsson
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About this eBook
| Author | Jón Ólafsson, 1850-1916 |
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| LoC No. | 01016607 |
| Title | Alaska |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| 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 | Feb 26, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Aug 6, 2005 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 60 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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