| Description |
1 online resource (x, 195 pages) |
| Contents |
Shared traditions : the people, the land, the river -- A story of Eagle, Alaska -- A story of Circle, Alaska -- A story of Central, Alaska -- New traditions : subsistence, commerce, and shared history |
| Summary |
The towns of Eagle, Circle, and Central are tucked away in the cold, rugged, and sparsely populated central-eastern interior of Alaska. These communities have fewer than three hundred residents in an area of more than 22,000 square miles. Yet they are closely linked by the Yukon River and by history itself. Through their Eyes is a glimpse into the past and present of these communities, showing how their survival has depended on centuries of cooperation. The towns have roots in the gold rushes but they are also located within the traditional territories of the Hän Hwëch'in, the Gwichyaa Gwich'in, and Denduu Gwich'in Dena (Athabascan) peoples. Over time, residents have woven together new heritages, adopting and practicing each other's traditions. This book combines oral accounts with archival research to create a rich portrayal of life in rural Alaska villages. Many of the stories come directly from the residents of these communities, giving an inside perspective on the often colorful events that characterize life in Eagle, Circle, and Central |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on September 20, 2018) |
| Subject |
HISTORY -- United States -- State & Local -- General.
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Manners and customs
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Alaska -- Social life and customs
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Eagle (Alaska) -- History
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Circle (Alaska) -- History
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Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area (Alaska) -- History
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Alaska
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Alaska -- Circle
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Alaska -- Eagle
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Alaska -- Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
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| Genre/Form |
History
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Tyrrell, Laurel Beach, author
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Lotvonen, Varpu, author
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| LC no. |
2018030712 |
| ISBN |
9781602233584 |
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1602233586 |
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