"Alaska, the Great Country" by Ella Higginson presents a vivid journey through the untamed lands of early 20th-century Alaska. This book isn't just a simple travel guide; it's an exploration of the region's striking landscapes, steeped in historical importance and brimming with natural allure. Going beyond the usual tourist spots, Higginson captures Alaska's true essence, revealing the grandeur hidden west of Sitka, where majestic mountains meet the sea. The narrative employs rich descriptions and poetic language to deeply engage readers, presenting Alaska as a captivating destination that provides a mix of historical and natural wonders.
Alaska, the Great Country
By Ella Higginson
Journey beyond typical tourist spots to uncover a land of towering mountains, vast seas, and enchanting beauty that reveals the true essence of an untouched paradise.
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About the AuthorElla Rhoads Higginson was an American author of award-winning fiction, poetry, and essays characteristically set in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. She was the author of 2 collections of short stories, 6 books of poetry, a novel, a travel book, well over 100 short stories, over 400 poems, and hundreds of newspaper essays. She was influential for the ways her writing drew international attention to the then little-known Pacific Northwest region of the United States. She served as an officer of the Pacific Coast Women's Press Association.
Ella Rhoads Higginson was an American author of award-winning fiction, poetry, and essays characteristically set in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. She was the author of 2 collections of short stories, 6 books of poetry, a novel, a travel book, well over 100 short stories, over 400 poems, and hundreds of newspaper essays. She was influential for the ways her writing drew international attention to the then little-known Pacific Northwest region of the United States. She served as an officer of the Pacific Coast Women's Press Association.
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