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""History of Alaska"" is a comprehensive account of the region from its earliest explorations to the late 19th century. Authored by Hubert Howe Bancroft and collaborators, this detailed volume covers the period of Russian America, the interactions between European powers and Native Alaskans, and the eventual purchase of Alaska by the United States. The narrative explores the social, economic, and political developments that shaped Alaska, including the fur trade, missionary activities, and the growing influence of American settlers. It delves into the lives and cultures of the indigenous peoples, examining their traditions and their responses to the influx of foreign influence. With meticulous detail, the book documents the transformative events and figures that defined Alaska's early history, offering readers a rich understanding of this unique and strategically important territory. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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