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A Report Upon the Condition of in the Territory of Alaska (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Henry W. Elliott

 
9781332307043: A Report Upon the Condition of in the Territory of Alaska (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book details the author's observations and research on Alaska's fur trade and seal fisheries, with information on the condition and importance of the trade, present and past, and the preservation and extension of the fisheries as a revenue source for the United States. The author includes information on the fur-bearing animals of Alaska generally and the condition of the people or natives, especially those dependent on the successful operation of fisheries and fur trade. The author also examines the history and habits of the sea otter in the country, whose excessive hunting threatens the existence of Christian Aleutian communities that depend on it for their livelihood. The author discusses the diminishing catch of fur-bearing animals since the change from Russian to US ownership and provides insight into the climate, agricultural character, and mineral wealth of the territory. The book concludes with observations on the fisheries of Alaska, including cod and salmon, and their potential yield.

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