Overview
In 1899, one of America's wealthiest men gathered together an interdisciplinary team of experts--many who would become legendary in their fields--to join him, entirely at his expense, on a voyage to the largely unknown territory of Alaska. The Harriman Expedition was, and remains to this day, unprecedented in its conception and execution. This book traces the story of the expedition: where they went, what they did, and what they learned--including finding early evidence of glacial retreat, assessing the nature and future of Alaska's natural resources, and making important scientific discoveries, including the accumulation of an astonishing collection of specimens. A second thread involves the lives and accomplishments of the members of the party: weaving multiple biographical strands into the narrative of the journey and the personal experiences that they shared in their odyssey in Alaskan waters. This is the first comprehensive, scholarly treatment of the Harriman Alaska Expedition since the 1980s. It features the diaries, letters home, and post-Expedition writings, including unpublished autobiographies, generated by the members of the party.
Full Product Details
Author: John J. Michalik
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:
Width: 17.80cm
, Height: 1.20cm
, Length: 25.40cm
Weight: 0.502kg
ISBN: 9781476684239
ISBN 10: 1476684235
Pages: 242
Publication Date: 30 August 2021
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
An extremely well-researched, thorough account...a welcome addition not only to the record of the expedition's achievements but to understanding their consequences in American and Alaskan history and life. --Anchorage Daily News
“An extremely well-researched, thorough account…a welcome addition not only to the record of the expedition’s achievements but to understanding their consequences in American and Alaskan history and life.”—Anchorage Daily News
"""An extremely well-researched, thorough account...a welcome addition not only to the record of the expedition's achievements but to understanding their consequences in American and Alaskan history and life.""--Anchorage Daily News"
Author Information
John J. Michalik’s working career included positions as an author and senior editor with one of the nation’s largest law book publishers; fifteen years at the Washington State Bar Association, where he served as Executive Director and CEO; a stint at the University of Washington School of Law, where he was Assistant Dean; and a tenure from 1995 to 2010 as Executive Director/CEO of the international Association of Legal Administrators. He is the author of over 200 published articles, annotations, and essays on legal, leadership, and management topics. He lives in Scottsdale, Arizona.
