Ultimate Americans
Subtitle: Point Hope, Alaska, 1826-1909
By: Tom Lowenstein.
Publisher: University of Alaska Press
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Fairbanks, AK
Language: eng
Number of pages: 351
ISBN-13: 9781602230279; 9781602230385
Subjects: Inupiat -- Alaska -- Point Hope -- History; Inupiat -- First contact with Europeans; Russians -- Alaska -- Point Hope; Whaling -- Alaska -- Point Hope; Assimilation (Sociology) -- Alaska -- Point Hope; Point Hope (Alaska) -- History -- 19th century
Description: Chronicles the history of the Inupiaq people of Point Hope, Alaska, outlining the many hardships they endured due to the presence of foreign settlers. Reveals how they were able to survive these troubles and details their strong cultural heritage today. Includes black-and-white photographs.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.