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Russian America: the Great Alaskan Venture 1741 - 1867
Russian America the Great Alaskan Venture 1741 1867 Author:Hector Chevigny A compact, fast-moving social and political history that brings to vivid life the story of Alaska's early days. Its name was not Alaska until we bought it in 1867. Until then it was Russian America. Americans at large are apt to forget that our 49th state, Alaska, was first explored and settled by the Russians. They left a definite mark on th... more »e vast Northwest. 288 pages.« less