Russian America: A Biographical Dictionary
- ISBN-10
- 0919642454
- ISBN-13
- 9780919642454
- Series
- Russian America
- Category
- Biography & Autobiography / Historical
- Pages
- 555
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1990
- Publisher
- Limestone Press
- Author
- Richard A. Pierce
Description
A collection of biographies of 675 individuals who influenced developments in Alaska (Russian America) before 1867, including ordinary Russians, sovereigns, high court officials, British, French, Spanish and American seafarers, Finlanders and natives. Includes map and photographs.
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