Margaret F Merritt

Broschiertes Buch

Roshier H. Creecy A Black Man's Search for Freedom and Prosperity in the Koyukuk Gold Fields of Alaska

Beschreibung

Born in 1866, Roshier H. Creecy enlisted in the Buffalo Soldiers. In 1898, he joined the Klondike gold rush, then mushed his dog team to the Koyukuk gold fields. His journey led him to discover a sense of belonging in the Alaskan wilderness.

Autor

Margaret F. Merritt, Ph.D. is a scientist, author, public speaker, and outdoorswoman. She attended the University of California, Utah State University, and earned a Ph.D. from the University of Alaska. After decades of writing and publishing in the scientific literature, she has recently focused her research and writing on historical biographies. She has lived in Alaska since 1977. "I like to bring forward stories of seemingly ordinary people who, like most of us, have flaws yet show remarkable characteristics that inspire us. I write to entertain, educate, and encourage the reader's thoughtful reflection on past issues that remain relevant today."

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Rds Publications
• Seitenzahl: 224
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. Oktober 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 12mm
• Gewicht: 304g
• ISBN-13: 9780982839232
• ISBN-10: 0982839235
• Artikelnr.: 66999825