Legendary rebels

Article Abstract:

Gwich'in Athabascan writer Velma Wallis won the 1993 Western States Book Award for her 'Two Old Women.' The story of abandonment, survival and resilience has been translated into 15 languages and sold a quarter-million copies.

Behavior, Literature, Wilderness survival, Yukon Territory, Alternative education, Athapascans, Wallis, Velma

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Whispers from the ice

Article Abstract:

Barrow, AK, is rich in archaeological finds. Some of these important artifacts include a centuries-old 'mukluk' or skin boot and a drilled polar bear tooth, which reveal Alaska's history.

Antiquities, Alaska, Excavations (Archaeology), Barrow, Alaska

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Snowstruck

Article Abstract:

A synoptic biographic sketch of the avalanche expert, Jill Fredston, is presented. Her works are also discussed.

Analysis, Biography, Works, Avalanches, Personality profile, Fredston, Jill A.

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