Author Description

""Alaska Diary, 1926-1931"" is a personal account of the experiences of Ales Hrdlicka, a Czech-American anthropologist, during his travels and research in Alaska from 1926 to 1931. The book is a collection of diary entries that document Hrdlicka's encounters with various indigenous communities, his observations of their customs and traditions, and his reflections on the natural beauty of the Alaskan wilderness.Hrdlicka's diary entries provide a unique perspective on the cultural and social landscape of Alaska during the early 20th century. He describes his interactions with the Aleut, Inuit, and Tlingit people, their daily lives, and their beliefs. He also documents his travels to remote regions of Alaska, including the Aleutian Islands and the Arctic Circle.The book also includes photographs taken by Hrdlicka during his travels, providing a visual accompaniment to his written accounts. Hrdlicka's writing is descriptive and evocative, capturing the rugged beauty of Alaska and the resilience of its people.Overall, ""Alaska Diary, 1926-1931"" is a fascinating and insightful account of one man's journey through a unique and challenging landscape, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Alaska.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.