Outhouses of Alaska - Softcover

Harry M. Walker

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0981925820 ISBN 13: 9780981925820

Publisher: Another Alaskan DoDad, 2012

Synopsis

Ever wonder why outhouses are marked with a crescent moon or how you survive a visit to an outhouse at 40 below? What do you do when you find yourself sharing an outhouse with a bear?

The answers to questions you might not even know you wanted to ask can be found in Outhouses of Alaska, a whimsical look at this often over-looked aspect of Alaska life.

Combining quirky stories, eccentric characters, and more than 100 photos, Walker takes you on a journey from a glacier in the Alaska Range to the banks of the Yukon River in search of the quintessential Alaska outhouse.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Outhouses of Alaska

stories and amusing anecdotes for an entertaining, humorous look at this often-overlooked

aspect of life in Alaska. A well-known photographer, Walker has discovered scores of

unusual outhouses throughout Alaska. In this whimsical photo book, he shares his favorite

photos and stories of outhouses in every size, shape, and style.

combines the best of Harry M. Walker’s outhouse photos with personal5

on a narrow ridge of granite, encircled by peaks of the Alaska Range, overlooking Ruth

Most Scenic—A modest outhouse built by legendary bush pilot Don Sheldon sitsGlacier as it flows down from the Denali massif.

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Most Restful—Surrounded by lush colorful flowers and finished with accents ofoak and brass, the McNamaras’ outhouse is the perfect place for contemplation.

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complete with an antique Las Vegas slot machine, gilded mirrors, display cases full of

Most Unusual—A realization of one man’s dream, the Michaels’ outhouse comesknick-knacks, glass figurines, ceramic cups, beer cans, books, and a live bird in a cage.

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Most Honored—Winner of the Governor’s Choice Award as “an outstandingexample of Alaska’s unique, colorful, and well-used outhouses”, Donna’s outhouse has

assumed a coveted place in Alaska history.

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on skis are raced in the city of Anchorage.

Most Bizarre—Each February wildly decorated custom-built outhouses mounted5

stands out against the surrounding green along one of Alaska’s busiest highways until it

mysteriously disappears.

Most Mysterious—A brightly painted red outhouse with a blazing white star

About the Author

For nearly 40 years Harry Walker has photographed wild and not-so-wild places around the world. His photographs have been published in Audubon, National Geographic, National Wildlife, Adventure, Forbes, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and in numerous books and publications. He lives in Anchorage, Alaska with his wife Sally, dog Autumn, and cat Ruby.

About this edition

• Publisher: Another Alaskan DoDad
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0981925820
• ISBN 13: 9780981925820
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 64