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The Great Alone
The Great Alone
Author: Janet Dailey
Through seven generations and two-hundred years, the Tarakanov family will carve civilizations out of an untamed wilderness. — In the 18th century, she is forced to choose between her beloved Cossack, Andrei, and the future of the Aleut tribe. — Zachar, fated to love the gorgeous, dangerous Raven of the rival Tinglets, will betray his tribe's ...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780671702793
ISBN-10: 0671702793
Publication Date: 11/1/1989
Pages: 817
Edition: Reissue
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4 stars, based on 3 ratings
Publisher: Pocket
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
Members Wishing: 1
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Helpful Score: 2
Very involved read. I really enjoyed the historical aspects of this book. Just wish things could have been different. Hard to put down once I got past some parts. You will enjoy it.
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Helpful Score: 2
Kind of hard to follow but interesting once you get into the story. I like Janet Daily but this book is really long.
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tish avatar reviewed The Great Alone on + 384 more book reviews
if you love the great outdoors and Alaska.this novel is one for you.the book spans 200 years and several generations.
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The Great Alone is the spellbinding story of a dauntless breed determined to tame a wild and powerful land.
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"A wild romantic adventure...I couldn't put it down." - Patricia Bosworth, Working Woman
In her dazzling new bestseller, Janet Dailey captures the thrilling romance and awesome splendor of Alaska. The Great Alone begins with the love of a beautiful Indian woman for a noble, ambitious Cossack hunter. From their passionate union spring seven generations of native Alaskans-a proud mix of Russina, English, Indian and American blood. Filled with love and adventure, plunderers and heroes, The Great Alone is the spellbinding story of a dauntless breed determined to tame a wild and powerful land. It is Janet Dailey's crowning achievement.
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very good
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Thru 7 generations of Alaskans.. can love survive in the land of the Big Chill....
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Dailey's always good for mystery -- a great beach read!

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