The Native People of Alaska: Traditional Living in a Northern Land

This book explains how Alaska's many different Native people have survived for more than 500 generations in one of the world's most challenging environments, long before the arrival of European technology.

Topics include traditional housing, dress, food, social systems, ceremonies, beliefs, tools and more. Supplemented with seven maps, 26 illustrations, and 55 historic photos. 6 x 9 inches; 128 pages. Completely revised in 2002.

Long-time resident Steve Langdon has actively researched Alaska Natives for more than 20 years. He is a professor of anthropology at the University of Alaska-Anchorage and has authored numerous professional papers on various aspects of Native life in Alaska.