W. R. Kozey

In the fifth installment of The Northern Narratives series, Tall Tales of Alaska Ketchikan AK: A City Built on Salmon, Timber & Totem Poles drops anchor in Southeast Alaska's rainiest, fishiest, and foggiest frontier town. It's Alaska's first city-first to greet you, first to drench you, and first to prove that truth is often stranger than fiction. Nestled at the southern entrance to the Inside Passage, Ketchikan is more than just a stop on the "milk run." And in these pages, you'll wade past the pilings the town is built on pilings and explore how the timber wars divided its neighborhoods, why a fish pirate might have been the most respected criminal its docks, and what really goes on along Married Man's Trail. From floating logging camps to phantom submarines, Ketchikan has always harbored a story or two-some foggier than others. The stories are history, yes. But you don't need to be a researcher to revel in this town's past. This collection is for the curious, the adventurous, and anyone who's ever wondered what lies beneath the mist. So, grab your raincoat and your imagination, and set foot into a town where the salmon run thick, the secrets run deeper, and the stories never run dry. You'll read all about it in Tall Tales of Alaska Ketchikan AK: A City Built on Salmon, Timber & Totem Poles. Read about: Ketchikan's role in the Salmon and Timber Wars The truth behind the Road to Nowhere The legendary fish pirates of Southeast Alaska Rumors of secret submarine activity near the docks

Northern Narratives takes you to Sitka, Alaska, where the tides of history made landfall. Follow the first accounts of the Russian settlers and witness the transition of Alaska into American hands. Learn about Sitka Sound's sunken ships, its resident volcano, and the town's animal sanctuaries: the Alaska Raptor Center and the Fortress of the Bear. Spanning centuries, these tales reveal Sitka's historical significance and local folklore-one story at a time. Read about: The Battle of 1804 and other significant skirmishesInfluential Russian vessels like the Neva. Alaska trading hands and the Treaty of CessionThe Raptor Center and The Fortress of the BearThe importance of Mount EdgecumbeAnd how to read the tales told on a Totem Pole

Northern Narratives #2 brings you back to Juneau, Alaska, the gateway to the Alaskan gold rush. Tall Tales of Alaska: Juneau, AK: A Quaint Alaska Town With a Gold Mining Problem whisks you away to the capital of Alaska when it was still an American territory. And during your stay, you'll bear witness to the beginnings of Juneau, before all the tourists, and even before all of the gold. You'll see how the passage of time has transformed this once sleepy fishing village to a bustling pioneer gold mining town, and again into the renowned tourist destination that it is today-now welcoming nearly two million people every summer With each turn of the page, a new piece of this town's rich history is unveiled. You'll discover sunken ships, find buried treasure, and even meet the ghost who haunts the Alaskan Hotel along the way This book is for you if you're a hungry history buff looking to uncover the secrets of Alaska or just excited to learn more about Juneau, a town that embodies the very best of the Last Frontier. Northern Narratives #2, Tall Tales of Alaska: Juneau, AK: A Quaint Alaska Town With a Gold Mining Problem will not disappoint. The excitement and intrigue will have you eagerly looking forward to the next book in the series Read about: ● How Juneau became the capital city of Alaska.● Joe Juneau, the town's namesake.● Alice, the ghost who haunts the Alaskan Hotel.● The collapse of the Treadwell Mine, one of America's most lucrative gold mines.● The recipe for the Alaskan Amber, the flagship beer of the Alaskan Brewing Company.● The S. S. Islander, the unsinkable ship that sunk carrying Klondike gold down south.● Secret tunnels constructed under Juneau during prohibition.● The mermaids of Southeast Alaska

Delve into the vibrant history of Alaska's legendary Red Dog Saloon, a captivating destination nestled among the picturesque landscapes of Juneau. In this intriguing compilation of short stories, Tall Tales of Alaska The Red Dog Saloon: Stories of the Gold Rush & More, readers will embark on a thrilling journey through time, uncovering the captivating stories and historical moments that have made this iconic bar a magnet for curious travelers. Within the pages of this book, you will be transported to the heart of Juneau, where the Red Dog Saloon has stood as a witness to both the wild days of the gold rush and the evolution of a vibrant, modern tourist destination. Each tale reveals a different facet of the Red Dog's rich tapestry from its humble beginnings as a rowdy watering hole for prospectors to its transformation into a renowned music venue that has welcomed a variety of entertaining characters to amuse the saloons patrons. Whether you're a history enthusiast seeking to uncover the hidden gems of Alaska or a curious cruise ship traveler preparing for an unforgettable cruise ship experience, Tall Tales of Alaska The Red Dog Saloon: Stories of the Gold Rush & More, will ignite your imagination and leave you yearning to explore the historic depths of Juneau's iconic Red Dog Saloon. Read About: The Kodiak Grizzly bear, the world's largest brown bearThe Duck Fart, a famous Alaskan shooterBlack Mary, one of Juneau's first madamsPhineas Poon, one of the famous entertainers from the Red Dog SaloonThe Birdman of Alcatraz, an infamous criminal from AlaskaWyatt Earp, the quick trigger sheriff who helped tame the west