The Aleutian Islands

In this compelling blend of words and vibrant images, Ken Wilson captures a complex portrait of the Aleutian Islands and their peoples. A book years in the making, "The Aleutian Islands" presents a collection of striking photographs that powerfully depict the islands' tumultuous weather and stunning landscape that have drawn so many to their shores. Wilson's stunning images capture the islands' unpredictable moods, from the swirling fogs to the windy shores to the lush greens of summer.The accompanying essays tell of life on the islands: the stories of the Unangan people, who have made the islands their home for centuries, tell of ancestral ties and ancient legends that ground their connections to their home. In contrast, the anecdotes from tourists and newer residents discuss the allure of the islands' tempestuous beauty and the rich history of the region.A groundbreaking work of photography and oral history, "The Aleutian Islands" is a captivating volume that writes a new chapter in the documented history of Alaska life and culture.

ISBN 1602230455   DEWEY edition DC22 ISBN13 9781602230453 (What's this?)   Pages 300 Publisher University of Alaska Press   Volumes 1 Imprint University of Alaska Press   Weight (grammes) 1256 Format Hardback   Published in Farmington Hills Publication date 19 May 2009   Height (mm) 229 Photographer Wilson, Kenneth F.   Width (mm) 305 Writer of introduction Chadwick, Jerah   Spine width (mm) 23 Library of Congress 2008009636   Academic level General DEWEY 979.84

Introduction		Plymouth Rock of Russian America
1		Unangan, The Seasiders: A Culture Shaped by Three Worlds		1
2		The Devastation of World War II		13
3		Life in the Aleutian Islands Today: Akutan, Atka, Nikolski, Unalaska		21
4		Traditions: An Ancient Culture Endures		77
5		From Otter Pelts to Seafood for the World		97
6		Rim of Fire		115
7		The Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge		123
		Bibliography and Recommended Reading		137
		Index		139

"As a presentation of the landscapes and wildlife of the islands, this book could hardly be bettered. The pictures are wonderful and the text is thought provoking. Those who wish for an armchair excursion to the islands in question could not do better than to peruse this volume./i>--Ian R. Stone"Journal of the Polar Record" (05/01/2011)

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