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Author Archives: Helen Hegener
Dr. Gary Stein Honored
At the Alaska Historical Society’s annual awards recognizing accomplishments in history, the late professor Gary C. Stein was recognized for work as an Alaska historian in the 1970s and 80s and service as AHS president. He published numerous articles and … Continue reading
Posted in Alaska History, Books, News & Information
Tagged Bear, Gary C. Stein, Northern Light Media
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The History of Sled Dogs in North America
Scheduled for publication in the fall of 2022 by Northern Light Media, The History of Sled Dogs in North America, by Helen Hegener and several contributing writers, will highlight the working sled dogs which helped shape the future of the continent. Continue reading
Posted in Books, News & Information, Sled Dog History, Sled Dog Races, Transportation
Tagged Helen Hegener, Northern Light Media, sled dogs
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Alaskan History Magazine
Alaskan History Magazine was a full color bimonthly magazine featuring stories and photos of the people, places and events which shaped the history of Alaska from prehistory to statehood. The 14 issues in print will remain available, and anthologies collect the articles into book format. Continue reading
The History of Sled Dogs in North America
Scheduled for publication in the fall of 2022 by Northern Light Media, The History of Sled Dogs in North America, by Helen Hegener and several contributing writers, will tell the many and varied stories of the teams of working sled dogs which helped shape the future of the continent, whether hauling the mail, gold, freight, passengers, or racing each other for winning purses for their owners. Continue reading
Posted in Books, News & Information, Sled Dog History, Sled Dog Races, Transportation
Tagged mushing, mushing history, sled dogs
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50 Years of Iditarod Adventures
Amazon Review: June Price 5.0 out of 5 stars Top notch overview of 50 years of Iditarod adventure Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2022 Having moderated a couple Iditarod related online groups in the past, I can attest … Continue reading
The Alaska Diaries of Dr. James Taylor White
The newest book from Northern Light Media, ‘The Alaska Diaries of Dr. James Taylor White,’ by Gary C. Stein, is now available for preview at Amazon. The entire front matter for the book, including the Table of Contents, Map and Figures listings, Preface, Acknowledgements, Introduction, and the Prologue to Part I are included, as is the entire Index. The Amazon Preview gives a good solid overview of the book. Continue reading
Posted in Alaska History, Books, News & Information
Tagged Dr. James Taylor White, Gary Stein
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“I Wish You Could Come Too”
In the last half of the nineteenth century the ships of the U.S. Treasury Department’s Revenue-Cutter Service patrolled the waters of the Bering Sea, the coast of Alaska, and the Yukon River. For several of those voyages a bright and engaging young physician, Dr. James Taylor White, served aboard and recorded his adventurous work in personal correspondence and journals. Now a new book, “I Wish You Could Come Too,” The Alaska Diaries of Dr. James Taylor White, by Gary Stein, Ph.D. provides a first-hand look at life aboard a revenue cutter during Alaska’s early years. Continue reading
Two New Anthologies
True Stories and Historic Photographs of the North Available now are the first two volumes of what will be an ongoing series of engaging stories of the people who wrote the history of the Great Land, and the great events … Continue reading
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