Russian America: The Great Alaskan Venture, 1741-1867

ISBN-10: 0832303208
ISBN-13: 9780832303203
Series: Russian America
Pages: 274
Language: English
Published: 1979
Publisher: Binford & Mort
Author: Hector Chevigny

Description

A compact, fast-moving social and political history that brings to vivid life the story of Alaska's early days. Its name was not Alaska until we bought it in 1867. Until then it was Russian America. Americans at large are apt to forget that our 49th state, Alaska, was first explored and settled by the Russians. They left a definite mark on the vast Northwest. -- Amazon.