Tales from the Edge: True Adventures in Alaska

by Larry Kaniut (Editor), Denise Little (Preface by)

Overview

From the Klondike to the Bering Sea, from Alaska's bounty that brought fortunes to some to its wilderness that claimed the lives of others, Tales from the Edge explores the myth, beauty, and peril of the arctic landscape. Editor Larry Kaniut brings together some of the world's best outdoor adventure writers to celebrate the land and the people who have measured themselves against it.

Tales from the Edge is a celebration of Alaska featuring such notable contributors as Peter Jenkins, Spike Walker, Jay Hammond, Nick Jans, Dana Stabenow, Larry Kaniut, and more. Tales from the Edge will stir the soul and imagination of every armchair adventurer.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780312317034
Publisher:	St. Martin's Publishing Group
Publication date:	03/01/2005
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	352
Sales rank:	1,119,135
Product dimensions:	6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.73(d)

About the Author

Larry Kaniut is the bestselling author of Alaska Bear Tales. His other books include Some Bears Kill and Danger Stalks the Land. His stories have appeared in Outdoor Life, Outdoor America, Anchorage Times, and Alaska Magazine, and he has appeared numerous times on national television and radio shows, including Good Morning America and G. Gordon Liddy's show. He has been an Alaska resident since 1966.

Co-editor Denise Little worked with Spike Walker on Alaska: Tales of Adventure from the Last Frontier.

Editorial Reviews

Alaska is not a place for the faint of heart or for those who relish life's creature comforts. In exchange for living in one of the most beautiful places on earth, Alaskans must endure exceedingly harsh weather, profound isolation, and a wary relationship with Mother Nature. Kaniut, himself the author of several books on Alaska (Alaska Bear Tales, Danger Stalks the Land), here collects others' writings on the state to present more terrific tales of man against the elements. Recollections from fishermen, trekkers on the Iditarod National Historic Trail, and bush pilots who fly to remote areas of Alaska and are often the only contact residents have with the outside world make up the bulk of these "tales from the edge." But there are also some welcome glimpses into the lives of people who have chosen to make Alaska their home, as well as a fascinating section of writings by Native Americans. This book is as far removed from a tourist guide as a book can be-and that's what makes it so unique and irresistible. Highly recommended.-Joseph L. Carlson, Allan Hancock Coll., Lompoc, CA Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

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