The Alaska daily empire., 1922-07-19
THE STORY OF SITKA.

One of the best historical and most delightful interesting books treating of Alaska that has ye been published is The Story of Sitka from the pei oi C. L. Andrews, of the very best informed 0 living the history and literature and romance of Alaska MT. Andrews formerly lived at Stka, ant he resided in this Territory for a of. years He has devoted years to the study of tn. literature of Alaska and to original historical re search. To enable him to do this work he learned the Russian language that he might read under sandngly the original reports and accounts in tht Rords in which they written >sl MT. Andrews book begins with the beginning al sitka. and devoes the first chapter to the time when it "the center of trade and civilization the Northwest Coast of America the chief factory of the Russian American Company in the vast and little known land of the Russian Possessions in America. : Working back, the author traces the voyages of Quadra and Cook and the others they affected the history of Ska. The chapter begins with the settlement, and from that the Progress of the Colony the Natives" the Churches and Schools, the Social Life' the Trade and Industry, "Sitka Under United States Rule" and What to See" are treated in order
 The result of the authors facile pen and in formed mind is to give very clear and graphic, as well accurate picture of the ancient capital of Alaska, it's history, the scenic beauty of it's sur roundings the various phases of the life of its in- habitans, the effect upon the Indians and enlghten- ing gmpses of of the important characters and the parts they played in their times
 The story is preceded by "Foreword." which interest in the old city in the beginning and eubty suggests the personal connection of the author with the town and the sentiment inspired by his associations when living there The "Foreword' closes
 There pleasant recollections of those
 who lived there. Joval Edward De Croft
 and his stories at the Roastoogy Club; the
 Mills, whose hospitable home is known
 of the William
 Morris, whose recalls leader of Revo-
 lutionary days; genial George Barron, who
 upheld every good tradition of the Navy;
 dgnifed Judge Delaney Alaskas staunchest
 advocate through all vicissitudes; Governor
 Brady, with his never failing faith in AL
 aska's greatness; Captain Francis, without
 whom the early naval commanders thought
 warships could not thread the intricate pas
 sages Nicholas Haley, with optimistic
 dreams of Fl Doradoes Pauline Archan-
 gelsky, for whom the "Old Timers have
 pleasant recollections; Alonzo Austin and
 his mission Captain Kilgore of the Rush.
 Merrill who caught the photograph plate
 the elusive spirit of the varying surroundings
 as only true artist could; Katherine De-
 fancy Abrams, whose touch in watercOlor de-
 lineated the glory of the sunsets
 else could; Professor Richardson, who for
 quarter of century returned year after
 year thousands of miles to perpetuate in
 paintings the exquisite tintings of glacier and
 mountain; George Kostromtinof (Father
 Sergius); Father Metroposk and many
 others who have made part of the quaint
 old town
 The book is profusey illustrated with pictures of Lovers Lane: Mount Edgecumbe Sitka in 1895 Bakery and Shops of the Russians; The Ranche; Cathedral of St. Michael; The Madonna; The Bar anon Castle; The Grave of Princess Maksouton twhose romantic story is referred in the text) Sitka in 1860; Sitka in 1869 Stka-East Lin coin Street; Interior of the Cathedral; Russian Block house. and Map of Sitka
 No Alaskan afford not to read this book and have it in his library, for it is really very valuable addition to Alaskan literature. The book creates desire to read from MT. Andrews about this Territory and its history.