The Story of Sitka by Clarence Leroy Andrews
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"The Story of Sitka" by Clarence Leroy Andrews is a historical account written in the early 20th century, detailing the significance of Sitka, Alaska, particularly during its time as a Russian settlement and the fur trading hub of the Northwest Coast. The book explores the rich history intertwined with the establishment of the Russian American Company and the interactions between the Russian settlers and the Native Thlingit people. The opening of the
book vividly describes the breathtaking beauty of Sitka, surrounded by mountains and ocean, and hints at its historical importance as a center for trade and cultural exchange. It recounts the turbulent early encounters when Russian explorers first landed in the region and details the early attempts at establishing a settlement, including the challenges faced from both environmental factors and native resistance. This introduction sets the stage for a deep exploration of the colony's development, its economic activities centered around the fur trade, and the cultural interminglings that occurred throughout its early years. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Andrews, Clarence Leroy, 1862-1948 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 22013201 |
| Title |
The Story of Sitka The Historic Outpost of the Northwest Coast; The Chief Factory of the Russian American Company |
| Credits |
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.fadedpage.com |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F850.5: United States local history: Pacific States |
| Subject | Sitka (Alaska) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 31862 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-31862-2 |
| Release Date | Apr 2, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 509 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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