Tag Archives: Classic Books

A New Books Site

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Helen Hegener

I have reworked an old website I built a few years ago and it is now a showcase for my Baker’s Dozen books on Alaskan history. The front page displays all the book covers, and clicking on any book title will take you to an in-depth description and ordering information for that book. Continue reading →

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The Call of the Wild

Posted on October 7, 2018 by Helen Hegener

The Call of the Wild, by Jack London, was published in 1903, and the story is set in the Yukon during the 1890’s Klondike Gold Rush—a period when strong sled dogs were in high demand. Continue reading →

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