Synopses & Reviews
Life reflections of a respected elder and member of an Athabaskan tribe in Tanacross, Alaska. 1 color and 30 b&w illus., 1 map, 6 x 9.
Book News Annotation:
Tanacross is a northern Athabaskan village located on the Tanana
River about 14 miles northwest of Tok in Alaska's Interior. Mishler
was conducting studies on possible impacts of a military installation
in the area when he befriended Thomas (b. 1922), and after he retired
from the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, he returned and
interviewed him about his life as a trapper, firefighter, road
builder, river-freight hauler, soldier, and song and dance leader of
the village. The Elder also tells some traditional stories.
Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)